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| Bangladesh |
| PM declares war on terror |
| 2009-01-29 |
| Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government would not hesitate to take the stringent measures to curb militancy in the country. "I have already directed all ministries and the authorities concerned to find out the militants' patrons, financers and sources of illegal arms and ammunitions to root out militancy," Hasina, also the leader of the House, said in her first question-answer session in the ninth parliament. It was the previous Awami League government that introduced the prime minister's question-answer session in the seventh parliament amending the rules of procedure. Terming militancy a major problem in the country, the premier said she has already asked the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to form 'South Asian Anti-terrorism Taskforce' in line with her party's election manifesto for curbing cross-border terrorism. It will help track down militants and bring them to justice. It will also strengthen cooperation between the police forces and courts of the South Asian nations. The lawmakers of the ruling AL-led alliance welcomed the premier's replies thumping desks amid boycott by the BNP-led opposition lawmakers who walked out of the House before the proceedings began. Replying to a query from a lawmaker, the prime minister said she would not hesitate to take actions against any bank or other institutions involved in funding militants. In a written answer to a query on steps for curbing militancy, Hasina said she has already directed the authorities of religious educational institutions to keep their institutions free from extremism and also asked the intelligence agencies to remain alert against militants. "Whenever action is taken against militants, it is described as an attack on Islam. But it is not right. The militants have no religion and operate beyond boundaries," she said. "Tough actions must be taken against militants as they act against humanity and religion," Hasina said. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 Here's a clue, PM: it ain't the Jews, or the Lutherans, Catholics, or Buddhists that are causing the problems. I can't rule out the Episcopalians or Hindus, but the primary culprit seems to be the "Religion we cannot name". Good luck with your fight. Religious fatwa against you in 5, 4, 3... |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2009-01-29 11:20 |
| #2 Look at their sponsors ie Pak ISI and Saudi funds!!! |
| Posted by: Paul2 2009-01-29 06:33 |
| #1 Thought prez zero said the war on terror was over... |
| Posted by: Abu do you love 2009-01-29 00:48 |