Buddha Purnima being celebrated today

Buddha Purnima is being celebrated across Bangladesh with traditional enthusiasm. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Gautama Buddha. President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman greeted the Buddhist community, emphasizing the importance of Buddha's teachings. The President highlighted Buddha's ideals of non-violence, equality, and compassion, while the Prime Minister stressed equal rights, security, and communal harmony. Bangladesh is working to build a non-discriminatory society, with the Buddhist community contributing to the country's socio-economic development. The government prioritizes the welfare, religious freedom, and constitutional rights of all citizens.