Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought cooperation from the country’s Islamic scholars in spreading out a message among people that there is no place for militancy and terrorism in Islam as it is a religion of peace.

Prime Minister said this while addressing the National Khatib Conference at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.

Islamic Foundation organised the programme with Religious Affairs Minister Principal Motior Rahman in the chair.

The Prime Minister urged the Islamic scholars and the people of the country to take steps against those engaged in subversive and terrorist acts in the name of Islam.

‘Please stay alert and keep them away from such activities.’

Hasina bemoaned that it hurts her too much when she sees some countries often mix militancy with Islam. ‘For a handful of people, we’ve to endue this immense pain...this is really very painful for us,’ she added.

Recalling the horrible days of burning the copies of Holy Quran in Baitul Mukarram Masjid area by BNP-Jamaat and Hefajat activists, Hasina also sought cooperation from the Alem, Ulema and Mashayekh so that no one can again commit such evil activities in the future.

She also mentioned that often a vested quarter wants to create instability in the country.

Director General of the Islamic Foundation Shamim Mohammad Afjal, Convener of the National Khatib Council Muhammad Jalauddin Al Kaderi and Religious Affairs Secretary Abdul Jalil also spoke at the programme.