We can’t just wish things away, we can’t disown parts of our culture and country because they don’t fit our particular ideal. That is a cop-out, an easy way out, that is claiming we are pristine, and the dirt lives elsewhere, claiming we are saints and that is not our sin.
Religious harmony is one of the hallmarks of the culture in Bangladesh. People of different religions have been enjoying the rights of their respective religions in this country since time immemorial. The spontaneous participation of people of other religions in the ceremonies of one religion has given a universal character to the ceremonies of each religion. Just as Hindus celebrate Eid, people of all religions, including Muslims, participate in various ceremonies during the Durga Puja. In this atmosphere, though a group tries to spread communal poison in the country, the country's religious harmony has been maintained for a long time. But it is also true that some isolated incidents at different times have created scars in people's minds.