Dhaka, June 27 -- Participation of people from all walks of life in the Hindu community's Rath Jatra is a reflection of Bangladesh's non-communal spirit and cultural tradition, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Friday.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the traditional Rath Jatra in Dhamrai, the adviser said that the fair centring Rath Jatra brings together people of all ages who exchange joy and greetings, adding, "The core message of such festivals is to promote the spirit of equality."

Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony where people of different religions, castes, classes, and professions have been living together peacefully for ages, the adviser said.

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