DHAKA, Dec 24, 2024 (BSS) – Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said it is very important for all to make commitment for establishing peace and stability in the society by giving up hatred and violence and preventing all kinds of injustice and cruelty. 

He said this in a message on the eve of Christmas Day, the biggest religious festival of Christian community. 

Tarique Rahman extended his heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all Christians in the world, including Bangladesh, and wished happiness, peace and prosperity of them.

 “It is possible to involve ourselves in human welfare only if we can properly understand the philosophy of life of great persons. And if we can involve ourselves in human welfare, we will be able to achieve the satisfaction of the Creator,” he said.

He said Great Jesus Christ, the guide of truth, justice, peace and mercy, came to the earth on this day. 

“This day is very sacred and glorious for all Christians around the world. He came to strengthen the human bond. A large population of the world follows the religion and philosophy of Jesus Christ,” he said.

BNP’s acting chairman said the essence of all religions is the search for peace, coexistence and humanity. 

Through selfless dedication, great men have guided people to the path of truth and justice and inspired people to build a collective happy life by destroying untruth and achieving high moral excellence, he said.

Noting that Jesus Christ also inspired his followers in a similar way with relentless and sincere love for humanity, Tarique Rahman said, Christmas is a universal religious festival. 

Festivals awaken the joyful essence of people, he said, adding that harmony, coexistence and good wishes are at the heart of the festival.

“As human beings, it is our duty to work for the welfare of the country, society and people from our respective positions," said Tarique Rahman. 

He wished all the Christmas programmes grand a success.