Country: Bangladesh
City:
Organizer
World Record Holder & URI
Location
Chattogram Buddhist Monastery, Buddhist Temple Raod, Chittagong
As a part of the initiatives, Global Law Thinkers Society – Chittagong District organized a program
to build and connect mutual relations among diverse religions including marginalized communities.
The program “Dialogue Exchange and Holy Book distribution” is going to be held with its moto
“Respect Towards Diversity - Building Mutual Relations Among Diverse Communities” at various
Mosque, Temple, Pagoda and Church in Chittagong district under the banner of “Interfaith Harmony
Festival : Love and Respect for All". The program has been organized by GLTS Leaders and
Volunteers. The members and representatives of diverse religions were invited. The program was one
day long at 4 sacred places. The dialogue exchange and holy book distribution was held among
religious representatives, members, GLTS leaders and volunteers.
"It's told in Islam to respect and not to harm other religions. GLTS has taken a great initiative to
promote it by the Interfaith Harmony Youth Festival"
The religious representatives (Imam, Guru, Vanthe, and Father) and members were invited as
guests. Interfaith Harmony Dialogues:
"It's told in Islam to respect and not to harm other religions. GLTS has taken a great initiative to
promote it by the Interfaith Harmony Youth Festival"
- Imam, Kolpolok Model Mosque
"If we want to establish peace, we have to secure the diverse religions, we have to work together for
mutual relations"
- Vanthe, Chittagong Buddist Monastery
"Religious conflicts are growing day by day in Bangladesh. This is a good initiative taken by the
GLTS Youths and URI to promote Interfaith Harmony"
- Pandith, Shree Shree Tulshidam Temple
"If we love God, we have to ensure that we love his creations as well. By organizing such a noble
program, you are promising towards Diversity and Peace"
- Father, Cathedral Church
Monir Hossen, GLTS Leader said: The youths are the powerhouse of change. By organizing this
program, GLTS young leaders and volunteers are committed to promoting Interfaith Harmony and
establishing peace among diverse religions, beliefs, cultures.”
The religious representatives, Imam, Pandith, Vanthe, Father, GLTS Leaders and Volunteers were
present in the day-long program and agreed upon to spread love and respect each other.