Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said on Saturday that he will urge the Indian government to ensure that no individual or community is harmed through targeting based on religion, caste, or ethnicity.
He said the appeal will be made in light of concerns over discrimination and violence against minority communities, stressing that such targeting should not occur in any form in a secular state.
Speaking to reporters after returning from Japan at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday, Shafiqur said: “We will urge the Indian government to ensure that no harm is done by targeting any religion, caste or ethnic group.”
He added that India, as defined by its Constitution, is a secular country and therefore no religion, including Islam, should be singled out.
“We will stand against oppression of innocent people anywhere in the world, including West Bengal. Wherever it happens, we will always stand by the oppressed,” he said.
Meanwhile, Shafiqur also expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh following the killing of five people in Kapasia of Gazipur.
He further said that during his eight-day visit to Japan, he held meetings with officials including the vice minister of Japan’s Foreign Ministry and representatives of various organizations.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Japan, as well as cooperation in skill development, urban infrastructure development, and earthquake preparedness.
