Jamaat's Porwar stresses interfaith harmony for humane Bangladesh
He criticised political rivals for resorting to labelling opponents as "razakars" instead of countering ideologies with ideologies
Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and former parliament member Mia Golam Porwar called for unity between Hindus and Muslims to protect the country and build a humane Bangladesh free from division.
We want to safeguard this country through the collective strength of Hindus and Muslims. I urge everyone not to be misled by propaganda," Porwar made the remarks while addressing a views-exchange meeting with Hindu community leaders of Khulna-5 (Dumuria-Phultala) constituency at a hotel in Khulona last night (25 September).
Porwar criticised political rivals for resorting to labelling opponents as "razakars" instead of countering ideologies with ideologies, saying, "The new generation does not believe such misleading propaganda."
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He further stressed that people of all faiths and opinions must live with equal dignity as he warned that anyone threatening activists working under the "balance scale" (Jamaat's electoral symbol) would face strict action from law enforcement, affirming everyone's right to engage freely in politics.
The meeting was presided over by Khulna district Jamaat secretary and election steering committee convener Munshi Mizanur Rahman. District Jamaat Ameer Maulana Emran Hussain addressed the meeting as a special guest while Dumuria Hindu Committee general secretary Deb Prasad Mondal conducted the session.
Dumuria Upazila Ameer Moktar Hossain, Phultala Upazila Ameer Professor Abdul Alim Molla, Dumuria Upazila Nayeb-e-Ameer Maulana Habibur Rahman, Khan Jahan Ali thana Ameer Dr Syed Hasan Mahmud, Dumuria Hindu Committee President Krishna Nandi, among others, addressed the meeting.
