US Congressman Joseph Crowley said on Tuesday that the Bangladesh government must protect the rights of the minorities to uphold democracy in the country.
Congressman Crowley met with Ahmadiyya leaders in the city. Joseph F Crowley, co-chair of congressional Bangladeshi Caucus who arrived in Dhaka Tuesday on a three-day visit, also held a meeting with the Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad (BHBCOP) leaders and Mahanagar Sarbojaneen Puja Committee at the Dhakeswari National Temple.
Earlier, Congressman placed wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar on the occasion of International Mother Language Day.
