Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said that the government is not flexible, it is just showing patience. The security forces are dealing with extreme patience. But this situation will no longer exist.
He gave this warning in response to a question while talking to reporters at the secretariat on Sunday.
Hefazat-e-Islam called for a strike on Saturday and a strike on Sunday in protest of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh to mark Bangabandhu's birth centenary and the golden jubilee of independence. Massive attacks, vandalism, chases, and counter-chases took place in different parts of the country during the protests. There have been attacks, vandalism, and looting of weapons in several police stations.
Even on the day of the strike on Sunday, car vandalism, arson, road blockade and attacks are happening all over the country including Dhaka. When the law enforcement agencies tried to control the situation, they were attacked, at one stage there were chases between the two sides. Attacks and arson were carried out at various places including railway stations. As many as 10 people have been killed in clashes in Brahmanbaria and four in Chittagong till Sunday.
The home minister said orphans and small children were being used as shields. These are the ones who are suffering. Tensions are being created by creating rumors and broadcasting live through social media. If these are not stopped, legal action will be taken. These unreasonable behaviors are not desirable.
