Photo: MAHMUD HOSSAIN OPUThere can be no room for ideologies which spread hatred and violenceEven though the Holey Artisan attack took place almost three years ago, it is not a tragedy we can afford to forget. Indeed, when it comes to the corrupting forces of extremism, we as a nation must always remain vigilant. In a country that was founded on the values of secularism and tolerance, there can be no room for ideologies which spread hatred and violence. In this regard, the CTTC’s capacity building program -- which focuses on building awareness, de-radicalization, counter-radicalization, and rehabilitation -- is a praiseworthy step which focuses on the long-term efforts required to ensure that militancy ceases to be a threat in the future. The government’s efforts to root out militancy so far have been commendable, and it is heartening to see the PM’s assurance that countering such violent extremism will remain a priority for the adminstration moving forward.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 20, 2019 18:00 UTC