Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) on Saturday blamed the government for supporting the “anti-Islamist atheist groups” in the country.
Party Chairman Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim (Charmonai Pir) said the government was supporting the anti-Islamic atheist groups, and on the other hand, working to restrain supporters of Islam.
At a press conference at the IAB office in the capital, the Charmonai Pir also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of six leaders and activists of Islami Shasontantra Chhatra Andolon, the student body of the IAB.
The six were arrested for campaigning on Facebook. The IAB chief said: “By campaigning on Facebook, they have fulfilled their party responsibilities.”
He also urged the government to restore the caretaker government system, since “the country is now facing a severe crisis on the issue.”
The IAB chairman also threatened that a mass movement would take place if any forgery took place during the Barguna 2 by-polls. “The ruling party’s dream to be elected again will turn into nightmare,” he said.
