Must protect country from militancy and fundamentalism: Asif Nazrul

Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Thursday said that everyone must ensure that no domestic or foreign enemy can disrupt Bangladesh’s potential and progress by exploiting militancy.

Asif Nazrul said, "If we truly desire the welfare of this country, society, and its people, if we wish well for our students, children, and ourselves, if we want to protect the country from international conspiracies and free Bangladesh from fascism, then at any cost, we must protect the country from militancy and fundamentalism,"

The adviser made the remarks as the chief guest at a memorial event at the Administration Training Institute in Dhaka, paying tribute to Judges Sohel Ahmed and Jagannath Pandey, who were killed in the 2005 JMB bombing.

Referring to the tragic deaths of Sohel Ahmed and Jagannath Pandey, the law adviser said this was a prime example of how militancy can make people irrational, inhumane, and cruel.

"Militancy in any religion can make people cruel, desperate, and reckless. There are many examples of this. Our neighbouring country has also witnessed horrifying militancy at various times. We cannot support militancy or extremism under any excuse or in any disguise," he added.