Followers of different religions live in harmony in Bangladesh
Saturday, 6 October 2007
NEW YORK, Oct 5 (UNB): Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury called upon the UN membership to dispel "misunderstandings among different faiths".
He said that followers of different religions and faiths in Bangladesh live in a state of tranquil harmony, as we have been able to inculcate in our peoples a sense of tolerance and respect for diversity.
He made these remarks at a High Level Meeting on Inter-religious Understanding, chaired by the President of the General Assembly Srgjan Kerim and attended by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday.
About 72 speakers, mostly Foreign Ministers representing their countries spoke at the conference, said a press release.
He added that the current state of globalisation poses many challenges to some countries.
Iftekhar said that spread of education, alleviation of poverty, empowerment of women and polarisation in the community is needed to bring peace and harmony. He urged international cooperation to achieve these goals.
He said that followers of different religions and faiths in Bangladesh live in a state of tranquil harmony, as we have been able to inculcate in our peoples a sense of tolerance and respect for diversity.
He made these remarks at a High Level Meeting on Inter-religious Understanding, chaired by the President of the General Assembly Srgjan Kerim and attended by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday.
About 72 speakers, mostly Foreign Ministers representing their countries spoke at the conference, said a press release.
He added that the current state of globalisation poses many challenges to some countries.
Iftekhar said that spread of education, alleviation of poverty, empowerment of women and polarisation in the community is needed to bring peace and harmony. He urged international cooperation to achieve these goals.