The people are enjoying the highest level of religious freedom in Bangladesh, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam said on Monday.

He made the remark during a meeting with a delegation from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom at the Industries Ministry.

Highlighting the country’s long-standing tradition of Muslim-Hindu coexistence, Mahfuj said, "At present, no citizen in Bangladesh faces discrimination based on religion. People of all faiths are enjoying equal rights."

He said that the government is fully committed to supporting the peaceful celebration of religious festivals across all communities.

The Adviser also mentioned that there have been no incidents of minority oppression in recent months and assured that the government has taken a firm stance against such occurrences.

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"There are malicious efforts by certain quarters spreading propaganda that minorities are oppressed in Bangladesh. It is important for everyone to stand against such false narratives," he asserted.

Mahfuj Alam further added that some minority communities consider themselves aligned with the Awami League (AL) and continue to support the party, which he described as very unfortunate.

He also sought cooperation of people from all sectors in the ongoing process of national reconstruction.

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The event was attended by Stephen Schneck, Chairman of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom; Megan Boldin, Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Dhaka; Eric Gillan, Political and Economic Counselor; and Sima Hasan, Senior Policy Analyst of the Commission.