Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 27 (ANI): On the 56th Independence Day and National Day, March 26, 2026, a state-organized program in Tanore Upazila reportedly saw Member of Parliament Professor Mujibur Rahman (Rajshahi-1: Tanore-Godagari) and Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami instruct that recitation from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita not be performed.
The Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance (Central Executive Committee) strongly condemned the directive, expressing deep anger and protest. The group, led by Secretary General Dr. Mrityunjoy Kumar Roy (Dr. M.K. Roy), said state events customarily open with readings from religious scriptures and pointed out that alongside the Quran, passages from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita are traditionally included.
According to the organisation, the instruction was communicated to the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Tanore. They said UNO Naima Khan ultimately ensured the program proceeded with the Gita recitation and expressed gratitude to her. The Alliance has sought clarification from state authorities, demanded accountability for what it called discriminatory and communal behaviour by an elected representative, and urged the central leadership of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami to take appropriate action. (ANI)
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