Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday said the government is not harassing anyone on political ground but bringing the terrorists under the law to punish them.
"We are not harassing anyone on political ground. We are arresting them who are terrorists,"
Momen came up with this remark to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday (December 12) after returning home from the Doha Forum.
He referred to the destruction of public and private properties and arson attacks on vehicles and innocent people in recent days.
Momen said Bangladesh shows zero tolerance policy towards terrorists and terrorism.
He called upon those who are involved in terrorist activities to shun the path of terrorism and involve in due political activities.
Responding to a question on human rights situation, Momen said Bangladesh is a model country compared to other countries in terms of protecting human rights.
He mentioned the sacrifice made by the people of Bangladesh to uphold democracy, human rights, and justice.
Momen said other countries should take lessons from Bangladesh on human rights and justice.
He highlighted violation of human rights in Gaza and some developed countries where people are killed broad daylight.
Asked about Bangladesh's relations with the US, he said the relationship is very cordial.
Momen said an election wave is sweeping across the country, and participatory election means people's participation.
He said friendly countries like the US give suggestions to Bangladesh, and Bangladesh accepts those suggestions that look good for the country.
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