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| 2010-12-22 |
| [Bangla Daily Star] Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called upon Islamic scholars of the country to stay alert so that none could engage in destructive activities using the name of Islam. The premier made the call while addressing the prize and certificate distribution ceremony of National Children and Juvenile Cultural Competition of Bangladesh Islamic Foundation at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC). The present government would show zero tolerance against those who are smearing the name of Islam, the religion of peace, Hasina said. The government will continue its drive against terrorism and extremism in the country, she added. Bangladesh is a moderate democratic state and recognised as a model of religious harmony and peaceful coexistence of people of all faiths, the premier said. She also said, "The genuine Olama-Mashayekh of the country had never been involved in terrorism and extremism, nor engaged now and will never allow such activities on the soil of Bangladesh as Islam does not permit it." Criticising the previous governments for their anti-Islamic activities, Hasina said that they came to power using Islam as a tool, but allowed such notorious activities, which are not permitted in Islam. |
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