Govt committed to preventing political, religious extremism: Adviser Mahfuj
Citing the New York Times report on “Islamist extremism” in Bangladesh, he said, "The report states that extremism has found an opportunity in Bangladesh. We will not allow anyone to exploit this opportunity"
The government is determined to prevent any form of political or religious extremism from gaining ground in Bangladesh, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam has said.
"The government will take a hard-line stance if there are any attempts to destabilise the country," he said today (2 April) while talking to reporters after visiting the grave of Shaheed Masum Mia, who was killed in the mass uprising, at Uttar Rampur village in Cumilla's Sadar South upazila.
Citing the New York Times report on "Islamist extremism" in Bangladesh, he said, "The report states that extremism has found an opportunity in Bangladesh. We will not allow anyone to exploit this opportunity. We will ensure that no political or religious extremism gains ground in the country. Our aim is to contribute to democratic transformation through elections."
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"If warnings and discussions do not work and if there are efforts to destabilise the country, the government will undoubtedly take a hardline approach," he added.
The adviser further said, "The people of Bangladesh must uphold the spirit of the martyrs. We are working to complete the trial proceedings of those martyred in the mass uprising."
"The government is committed to building the Bangladesh that the martyrs aspired to, and the people stand with us. If political parties align with this vision in good faith, we can build a new Bangladesh together," he added.
Regarding media reforms, he said, "As long as I am here, I will strive for qualitative reforms in the media sector. The Media Reform Commission's review and recommendations include detailed discussions on both local and central media."
