Dhaka

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged all people to resist misinterpretation of Islam carried out by evil forces and eradicate darkness, illiteracy, violence, and terrorism from society imbued with the essence of the religion.

"Let us all hold peace, the message of Islam in our hearts and eradicate darkness, illiteracy, discord, violence, terrorism and militancy from the society; resist the evil force which are making misinterpretation of Islam."

"We've adopted zero tolerance towards militancy to uphold the peaceful glory of holy Islam by keeping the country free from militancy," she said while virtually addressing the national level Haj and Umrah Management Conference-2022.

Sheikh Hasina said, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had done a lot for Islam in the country and as his successor, her government is working relentlessly to uphold the spirit of Islam and for welfare of the people.

She said Islam is the best religion in the world, but is sometimes exposed to criticism due to few militants. She also said they have formed committee comprising Islamic scholars in every area so that no child can get involved with militancy and drugs.

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Bangladesh, among the world, is the 4th largest pilgrim-sending country to Meccah. More than 90 per cent of Bangladeshi Haj pilgrims and 100 percent Umrah pilgrims go to Saudi Arabia under private management.