Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Extending advance Durga Puja greetings, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said no government has the right to deny citizens their fundamental constitutional rights.

"We - the entire nation is a broader family. The government is committed to ensuring equal rights and dignity for all citizens," he said, emphasising the importance of unity to defeat evil forces.

Prof Yunus visited Dhakeshwari National Temple to witness the preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja and exchanged greetings with members of the Hindu community.

The Chief Adviser, who is scheduled to reach New York on September 22 to attend the UN General Assembly, said the visit gave him peace of mind before his departure from Dhaka as he will not...