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Bangladesh determined to prevent any attempt to use religion as a "political weapon" to create social unrest: PM Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that the government will not allow anyone to create anarchy in the country in the name of religion.<br />''<br />''In her speech on Tuesday, on the eve of Victory Day of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Hasina said that her government is determined to prevent any attempt to use religion as a political weapon to create social unrest. <br />''<br />''She said a section of defeated forces of 1971 has reappeared in the political landscape of the country.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Hasina said that they are trying to mislead ordinary muslims to create unrest and pull back the country to the situation that prevailed 50 years back.<br />''<br />''She reminded that Bangladesh gained its independence based on the blood of people of all faiths and religions including Muslims, Hindus, Budhhists and Christians.<br />''<br />''She added that Bangladesh has the heritage of liberal spirituality and pluralism, reports the official news agency BSS.<br />''<br />''Calling Bangladesh the land of Lalon Shah, Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam and Jibonanda, she said the country belongs to all.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">She called upon the youth to uphold this spirit  and not forget the sacrifice of the forefathers.</span><br />

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