Govt issues new directives on Tabligh-Markaz coexistence
The decision follows a violent clash between the two factions over control of the Tongi Bishwa Ijtema grounds in Gazipur on 17 December
The government has urged the followers of Maulana Muhammad Zubair and Maulana Saad to maintain peaceful coexistence in their respective Tablighi Markaz at district and upazila levels.
The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification to this effect on Thursday.
The notification also requested both sides to refrain from creating any obstacles or disturbances in each other's Markaz.
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It also said that the previous directives issued concerning Dhaka's Kakrail Mosque must be followed.
The decision follows a violent clash between the two factions over control of the Tongi Bishwa Ijtema grounds in Gazipur on 17 December, which tragically resulted in at least four fatalities.
Later, the government held discussions with both groups and decided to vacate the Ijtema grounds. Until further notice, police imposed restrictions on meetings, rallies and protests in and around the Ijtema venue.
But, on Thursday (2 January), these restrictions were lifted.
A notification signed by Gazipur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Nazmul Karim Khan announced the withdrawal of the orders.
The notification says that all directives, enforced since 2 PM on December 18 within a three-kilometre radius of the Bishwa Ijtema grounds, were revoked as of 5pm on Thursday.
This development marks a step towards resolving tensions between the two factions and ensuring peaceful use of the Markaz facilities across the country.
