While inaugurating Hajj Programme-2023 in the city, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the Hajj pilgrims and Alem-Ulema (Islamic scholars) to stand boldly against militancy and terrorism. The premier also urged them to move forward to contribute in building a modern and knowledge-based developed nation by keeping the children away from militancy and terrorism.
Islam is a religion of peace and it is a religion of welfare of people which ensures the rights of people. However, the BNP-Jamaat clique during their rule had carried out bomb, grenade and bullet attacks, smuggled in 10-truck arms and misappropriated the money of the public and the orphans as they are a ‘trusted haven’ for militancy. They are the sponsor of militancy and Shaykh Abdur Rahman and Bangla Bhai had emerged during the BNP regime.
Now militancy is now under control but yet to be removed or eliminated completely from the country. There is no room for militancy and terrorism in the country. Some militants were identified as home-grown outfits and necessary action were taken against them.
The ruling Awami League took stand against all sorts of crimes and it is maintaining a zero tolerance policy against militancy and terrorism with a view to making Bangladesh a safe abode for all.
Islamic scholars and imams will
have to come forward to prevent
misinterpretation of Islam
Law enforcement agencies have destroyed militants’ dens and their networks across the country. Now police and intelligence agencies are on alert in dealing with any untoward situation for safety and security of the people.
There are home grown militants and they are exposing themselves in different identities. Their motive is to make the country unstable. Sometimes they were identified as Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), sometimes as Neo-JMB and even Ansarullah Bangla Team.
Apart from law enforcement agencies, Alem-Ulema (Islamic scholars) should help the government stamp out terrorism and militancy as people would listen to their advice and accept it. The Islamic scholars will have to respond to the prime minister’s call to work against militancy and terrorism and they will be working to this end. In this regard, they will also have to gear up the campaign to maintain peace and development.
We firmly believe Bangladesh can eliminate terrorism and militancy completely if the Islamic scholars properly convince the people in this regard. Peace is essential to continue the trend of development, and it will be maintained if we can contain terrorism and militancy. Islamic scholars and imams will have to come forward to prevent misinterpretation of Islam and make people understand that Islam does not believe in terrorism, militancy and killing people.
