Zero tolerance for terrorism

Published : 15 Jul 2018, 12:13

Sahos Desk

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated that Bangladesh doesn't allow its territory to be used by any terrorist, terrorist group or entity against any state or people, and always favours resolving any issue with neighbours through talks.

During a meeting with the visiting Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh at her official residence Gono Bhaban yesterday, the PM said Bangladesh strongly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all forms.

"In line with its zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and violent extremism, Bangladesh doesn't allow its territory to be used by any terrorist individual, group and entity against any state or people," she said.

Stating that Bangladesh is in favour of holding dialogue to mitigate any problem, she said, “We're always in favour of holding dialogue to mitigate any problem. We've resolved many issues like the land boundary disputes through this process."

The PM's Additional Press Secretary M Nazrul Islam briefed reporters after the meeting, which was also attended by Bangladesh's Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and other top officials of both countries.

After the meeting, Singh said on his Twitter account he had an “extremely fruitful” meeting with the Bangladesh premier.

“Had an extremely fruitful meeting with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka today. We discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest,” he tweeted.

Addressing a ceremony at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardaha, Rajshahi, yesterday afternoon, Singh praised Hasina's zero tolerance policy towards the terrorism, saying it was an inspiration for all.

He said India and Bangladesh joined hands to fight the forces of instability and terrorism, reports our correspondent in Rajshahi.

Singh said the spread of radicals and extremists posed a 'grave threat' not just to India and Bangladesh, but to the entire region, and expressed India's determination to stand by the Bangladeshi people in the country's fight against terrorism.

“We have excellent cooperation between our security agencies that ensure that peace, security and development for our people and for the region remains central to our engagement,” he said.

Rajnath emphasised regional dialogue as a means of eliminating terrorism and militancy from this region. "But, for non-cooperation by some of the countries, it is not taking place," he said.

Source: thedailystar/unb

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