Bangladesh's religious harmony permits the observance of Ramadan and Puja at the same time, without any issues, Religious Affairs Advisor AFM Khalid Hossain says.

“All citizens have the right to practise and propagate their religion freely,” he said before the Juma prayers at Hazrat Osman Jame Masjid in Halishahar, Chattogram on Friday.

“Some miscreants have attacked and vandalised Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian places of worship and homes during the anti-government movement,” he commented.

He also warned those who seek to disrupt communal harmony.

“There has been a planned propaganda in foreign media to tarnish the country’s image.”

“The government will take strict action against those attempting to undermine communal harmony,” he added.