Unity can foil all conspiracies against Bangladesh: Tuku

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku on Monday called for national unity and continued vigilance against anti-state conspiracies, saying no evil force could undermine the country's peace and stability if people remained united.

“Various evil forces may attempt to hatch conspiracies, but no one can succeed by turning the people against one another,” he said, adding that Bangladeshis had overcome numerous crises and conspiracies through national unity.

He made the remarks while addressing the monthly meeting of the Dhaka District Law and Order Committee as the chief guest at the Deputy Commissioner's Office in Dhaka.

Tuku, who is also responsible for overseeing law enforcement and development activities in Dhaka district, said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman consistently advocated national progress based on unity under a common Bangladeshi identity.

He urged all stakeholders to uphold this spirit to maintain peace, communal harmony and democratic progress while working together to fulfil public expectations under an elected government.

Highlighting the country's tradition of communal harmony, the state minister said people from different faiths and backgrounds had long celebrated their religious festivals together. He called on officials and citizens to discharge their respective duties sincerely to preserve this tradition.

Regarding government assistance for the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations, Tuku said allocations had been made for the festivities. He instructed the authorities concerned to distribute the funds strictly in accordance with government directives and guidelines.

Expressing concern over the spread of narcotics, he described drug abuse as a serious national problem that required immediate and effective action. He urged law enforcement agencies and the Department of Narcotics Control to give the issue priority.

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To ensure safe and smooth movement during Durga Puja, Tuku stressed coordinated efforts by the district and police administrations, upazila authorities and local public representatives.

He also sought cooperation from government departments, Puja celebration committees and citizens to ensure peaceful and safe festivities.

The meeting was chaired by Dhaka Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanam.

Dhaka-4 MP Syed Jainul Abedin, reserved women's seat MP Sanjida Islam Tuli, Superintendent of Police Shamima Parveen, representatives of law enforcement agencies, local government officials and members of the district law and order committee attended the meeting.