Bangladesh's counter-terrorism measures effective, claims Awami League leader Dipu Moni

Bangladesh's counter-terrorism measures are working in a world afflicted by rising terrorism, claims Awami League leader Dipu Moni.

Staff Correspondentbdnews24.com
Published : 6 Sept 2016, 10:26 AM
Updated : 6 Sept 2016, 10:26 AM

"Our counter-terrorism response draws support from the people. In a world afflicted by terrorism, our counter-measures seem to be working better than in most countries," she told an event at the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Tuesday. 
 
The Awami League joint secretary general said Muslim-predominant Bangladesh is a secular nation rooted in a liberal tradition that is centuries old. 
 
"Some vested interests are trying to take our young people on the wrong path by misinterpreting Islam. They are the ones who are undermining the spirit of Islam."
 
Speaking at the launching ceremony of an online portal, she said domestic and foreign elements opposing a secular and liberal-democratic Bangladesh were responsible for terrorism in the country.
 
"Many within Bangladesh and outside the country are unable to come to terms with our phenomenal progress despite being a Muslim-predominant country. 
 
Our economic progress and our success in boosting human development indicators have been superb. That is why these anti-national elements are trying to ruin the progress of Bangladesh," said the former foreign minister.