Dhaka calls for global collaboration to address threats to religious sites
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain reaffirmed Bangladesh's dedication to safeguarding religious sites and fostering interfaith harmony
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today (27 November) called for global collaboration to address rising threats to religious sites and combat disinformation campaigns undermining interfaith unity.
Representing Bangladesh at the "United Nations Global Conference on Safeguarding Religious Sites: A Multistakeholder Approach" held in Cascais, Portugal, he reaffirmed Bangladesh's dedication to safeguarding religious sites and fostering interfaith harmony.
Highlighting acts of unity, the adviser shared how young Muslim students recently protected Hindu temples during a major festival, showcasing the spirit of peaceful coexistence.
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He said that the government of Bangladesh ensures equal respect for all faiths through inclusive policies, national holidays for diverse religious occasions and transparency via open media access.
