Food Minister Advocate Quamrul Islam has alleged that militancy in Bangladesh was originated at Hawa Bhaban with aim to turn the country a communal state.
The minister came up with the observation on Sunday while addressing a human chain formed in front of the National Press Club marking the 9th anniversary of series bombing carried out by Jammat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), BSS reported.
He said: "Defeated forces of '71, killers of '75, BNP, Jamaat and militants are not different anymore; rather they are joint force now."
The minister also mentioned that meeting was held in Hawa Bhaban in preparation of the grenade attack (21 August, 2004) on the rally of Awami League.
He accused that Tarique Rahman, elder son of BNP chief Khaleda Zia, has planned the “notorious attack” on that day.
The programme was organised by Awami Swecchasebok League (ASL).
President of ASL, Mollah Md Abu awser, general secretary Pankaj Debnath, Liberation War Affairs secretary Rafikul Islam Liton, Faridur Rahman Iran and Arifur Rahman Titu were among others present at the programme.
