, Sept. 17 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday urged the people of all faiths and political beliefs to remain alert against any attempt to disrupt communal harmony and the peaceful and smooth celebration of the upcoming Durga Puja.

In a statement issued on the occasion of Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community, he also called upon the leaders and activists of BNP, its associate bodies and like-minded parties across the country to act as vigilant guards to help ensure security at all Puja mandaps.

"Throughout the ages, Bangladesh has upheld a proud tradition of communal harmony. We must protect that legacy with strong determination," the BNP leader said.

In just a few days, he sai...