Interim govt facing challenges, including sabotage, from the start: Religious affairs adviser
“Those engaged in acts of sabotage cannot be considered patriots,” he said
The interim government has been facing a series of challenges, including efforts to obstruct its journey through conflicts and acts of sabotage, ever since it took charge in early August, Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain said today (27 December).
"Those engaged in acts of sabotage cannot be considered patriots," he said while speaking at a memorial event for the late Jamal Nazrul Islam, held at the Jamiatul Ulum Madrasa ground in Chattogram's Lalkhan Bazar.
Noting that it has been five months since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus assumed charge, Khalid said during this time, incidents of sabotage have occurred almost every month, including blockades around the Bangladesh Secretariat, incitement of communal tensions and attempts to provoke conflict between hill communities and Bengalis.
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"But the government is moving forward tackling all the challenges. There is no fear of this government failing. Dark times will descend if this government fails," he said.
Issuing a stern warning, he emphasised that saboteurs will face no leniency. "A high-profile investigation committee has already been formed to probe the arson at the secretariat. Strict legal action will be taken against those found guilty," said the adviser..
Recalling the contributions of Jamal Nazrul Islam, the adviser described him as a humble, virtuous, and straightforward individual who was deeply devoted to the madrasa. "He donated 30 acres of land to establish Jamiatul Ulum Lalkhan Bazar Madrasa, a contribution that will be remembered forever."
Khalid also said the late scholar left a high-paying job at Cambridge University to return to Bangladesh, accepting a modest salary as a mathematics professor at Chattogram University.
