Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) has demanded the removal of all the idols across Bangladesh along with the statue of Lady Justice that was reinstalled before the annex building of the Supreme Court on late Saturday night, a day after being removed from in front of the apex court.
IAB Dhaka South City Unit President Imtiaz Alam made the demand at a protest programme held in front of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Sunday.
They also called for the removal of Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor during the programme.
Imtiaz claimed that the number of idols in public places has significantly increased across the country after Noor took office.
Pointing to some recently published media reports about the definition of idol and statue, Imtiaz said: “We know the difference between statue and idol. So, don't try to be over-smart.
“Every Muslim should raise their voice against the idols and we are pledged to remove each and every idol from this country."
The next national election will be contested between Muslims and atheists and the government has to choose which side they want beside them, the IAB president added.
GM Nurul Amin, the president of Islami Shasantantra Chhatra Andolan (ISCA), the student wing of IAB, said the Chief Justice has been playing political games with the Themis sculpture.
“It should be stopped right now,” he said.
He also demanded release of their nine leaders who were arrested Saturday night while holding a protest programme and sit-in in front of National Press Club protesting the reinstallation of Lady Justice on the Supreme Court premises.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
