Ahamadiyya issue

By Kalimullah Khan, American Petroleum Institute, Washington DC
22 February 2004, 18:00 PM
Your newspaper keeps us abreast, in USA, with the latest religious fervent in Bangladesh. The prevalent intolerance against the minority Muslim group of Ahmadiyya ignited by fanatic mullahs is tantamount to terrorism.

The ban of Ahmadiyya literature is a sheer violation of human rights and contrary to the Constitution of the land, and as such it should be lifted. The murderers of Shah Alam, an Ahmadiyya , must be brought to justice. The introduction of blasphemy law holds no weight and should be rejected forthwith. This vicious trend and wave of hatred must be checked to save the country from plunging into chaos and turmoil.

The law of the land must be upheld irrespective of cast, creed, colour, faith and religious affiliation.

Your unbiased reporting is commendable and shows your courage and straightforwardness despite some opposition and pressure from various groups.