Latif’s punishment Islamic parties seek new law by Dec 25

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UNB, Dhaka :
Sammilito Islami Dal Samuho, a coalition of Islamic parties, here on Saturday gave the government until December 25 for enacting a new law with a provision of capital punishment to bring those who defame Islam, including former minister Latif Siddique, to justice.
Maulana Zafrullah Khan, secretary general of the
coalition, made the announcement from a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club.
The coalition also announced some fresh programmes, including submission of a memorandum to the PM through deputy commissioners following demonstration rallies in all districts on December 10, and mass-awareness raising programme, mass campaign and views-exchange in support of capital punishment for atheists.
“If our demand is not met by December 25, we’ll be compelled to go for a continuous mass movement,” Zafrullah said.
Leaders of Khelafat Andolan, Khelafat Majlish, Islami Oikya Andolan, Sammilito Olama Mashayekh Parishad and Quran Prochar Sangstha were present at the press conference.
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