Staff Reporter:
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed concern and strongly condemned reported threats against Christian places of worship and missionary institutions, calling for the preservation of communal harmony across the country.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former member of parliament Mia Golam Parwar said the party had learned that anonymous, undated letters were circulated recently, threatening attacks on churches and missionary establishments in the name of so-called religious groups.
Describing the threats as “heinous and condemnable,” he said Jamaat-e-Islami rejects all such activities.
He noted that Bangladesh has a long tradition of communal harmony, where people of all faiths have peacefully enjoyed their religious and civic rights for centuries.
“This country belongs to people of all religions, and every citizen has the full freedom to practise their faith peacefully without discrimination,” the statement said.
Reaffirming the party’s position, Parwar said Jamaat-e-Islami believes in justice and humane values and remains committed to ensuring religious freedom and fundamental human rights for all citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity.
He reiterated the party’s pledge to stand by the Christian community, indigenous groups, and followers of all religions in safeguarding their lives, property, dignity, and security.
The Jamaat leader also urged law enforcement agencies to remain on high alert to prevent any attempt to disrupt communal harmony.
He called on people from all walks of life to remain united against any conspiracy aimed at destabilising the country’s tradition of religious coexistence.
