, Jan. 10 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday urged the political parties, religious leaders, community organisations and international entities to reject efforts to stir fear or exploit tensions.

"Bangladesh's strength has always been its diversity and the shared belief of its people that this country must be safe and dignified for everyone," he said.

Responding to the recent reports by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, Press Secretary Alam said he wants to thank the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (Oikya Parishad) and other NGOs and rights groups for staying alert and for bringing attention to violence affecting minority communities.

Like many Bangladeshis, Alam said, he...