Bangladesh assured Muslim world of curbing militancy

S Rahman :    Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told the parliament that Bangladesh has assured the Muslim world of taking every possible step to counter terrorism and militancy in the country.

Stating that Islam is the religion of peace, Sheikh Hasina said, “We will always try to take this peace-loving religion to new heights. Our government will do whatever necessary to curb terrorism and militancy,”

“Our government has adopted ‘zero-tolerance’ policy to curb militancy and terrorism,” she added.In a supplementary question, ruling Awami League Whip at the Parliament Shahiduzzaman Sarkar asked her whether her government have taken any initiative to unite the Muslim Ummah to combat militancy and terrorism carried out in the name of Islam in Muslim countries.

In reply, the Premier said, “The Saudi has taken an initiative to fight militancy and terrorism. Bangladesh has joined the Islamic coalition. Almost 40 Muslim countries are in the coalition. It paved a way for the Muslim world to unite. Bangladesh has taken up this opportunity.”

The Prime Minister also said that she spoke of a united stand of the Muslim Ummah against militancy and terrorism to the King of Saudi Arabia, the OIC and other Muslim countries.