A delegation of Dawoodi Bohra Community called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office on Monday, reports UNB.
President of Bohra Community Quaid Johar Ujjainwala led the four-member delegation.
PM’s Deputy Press Secretary KM Khakhawat Moon briefed the reporters after the call on.
Prime Minister said that Dawoodi Bohra community will live peacefully like other communities in Bangladesh.
“All will live together in Bangladesh regardless of caste and religion,” she said.
Hasina assured them of all kinds of assistance.
The delegation praised the prime minister's leadership in promoting communal harmony, security, socio-economic development and progress in Bangladesh.
At the same time, they highlighted Hasina's contribution to human welfare.
Leaders of the Dawoodi Bohra community greeted the prime minister with flowers.
They presented a handmade portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and a picture of their community leader Shaikh Taherbhai with former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The followers of Dawoodi Bohra community are spread all over the world. The number of followers of this community in Bangladesh is about 1200. They mainly live in Chattogram and Old Dhaka. Their leader is Syedena Mufaddal Saifuddin.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
