Executive order can ban Jamaat, says HRC chief
The Human Rights Commission chief Mizanur Rahman says that though the Bangladesh Constitution allows for religion-based politics, the Jamaat-e-Islami can be banned by an executive order of the government.
The Jamaat and its student affiliate, Islami Chhatra Shibir, have intensified their violent activities across the country since its leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee was given death penalty for 'crimes against humanity' by the first war crimes tribunal of Bangladesh on Feb 28 .
During the past week, Jamaat-Shibir activists ransacked residences, properties and temples of religious minorities. They set fire to the Banshkhali upazila administration building, court building and seven houses of people of minorities. An old man was also reportedly killed in their attacks.
Human Rights Commission Chairman Mizanur Rahman said his heart was “bleeding” while he saw the rampage.
“I demand the government to properly compensate the affected people and ensure adequate security for them,” he said after visiting Banshkhali’s Hindu Polli on Saturday.
When asked whether the Jamaat could be banned over this mayhem, he said religion based politics is permitted in the Constitution.
“However, the government can take initiatives to ban a party through an executive order if it attempts to orchestrate violence in the name of religion,” Rahman added.
He termed Banshkhali rampage as ‘war against the state’ and urged the government to bring the perpetrators to book.
During the past week, Jamaat-Shibir activists ransacked residences, properties and temples of religious minorities. They set fire to the Banshkhali upazila administration building, court building and seven houses of people of minorities. An old man was also reportedly killed in their attacks.
Human Rights Commission Chairman Mizanur Rahman said his heart was “bleeding” while he saw the rampage.
“I demand the government to properly compensate the affected people and ensure adequate security for them,” he said after visiting Banshkhali’s Hindu Polli on Saturday.
When asked whether the Jamaat could be banned over this mayhem, he said religion based politics is permitted in the Constitution.
“However, the government can take initiatives to ban a party through an executive order if it attempts to orchestrate violence in the name of religion,” Rahman added.
He termed Banshkhali rampage as ‘war against the state’ and urged the government to bring the perpetrators to book.
Courtesy: Bdnews24.com
