Bangladesh will remain neutral on the France issue

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

In the Ahiret there's no "neutral" position - you're with either the Muslimin or the Mujrimin....

And, it is the physical implementation of the Two Nation Theory that the BD's founding fathers voluntarily violated.....

 

[Unite & Defend]

Bangladesh chickened out once again. - a typical pattern.

Europeans are abusing/mocking your prophet - that should be a red line for any honourable Muslim Leader.

At least their people protested, which is something.

I have said this before, Bangladesh taking a neutral stance on most things will bit them one day - it's not sustainable.

I also know India is watching Bangladesh with hawk-eyes - so sad. Embarrassing!

 

[Avicenna]

What can we expect from treacherous Bangalis?

Strong use of blanket statement.

Completely counter productive.

 

[idune]

At least their people protested, which is something.

I have said this before, Bangladesh taking a neutral stance on most things will bit them one day - it's not sustainable.

I also know India is watching Bangladesh with hawk-eyes - so sad. Embarrassing!

In Bangladesh regime is completely detached from public and in fact illegally in power. That said, regime do not have any accountability to public or public opinion.

India in large extent heavily influence and in some case even dictate Bangladesh policy and foreign policy, On that count, one can not ignore possibility that india influenced the regime decision.

 

[Dalit]

Don't expect much from Islamic governments. It is up to the people. The governments are only Islamic in name. The boycott was started by business community and the common people. The government cannot do shit if people get organised and really boycott French goods all over the Islamic world. It is all up to the people.

 

[Taimoor Khan]

Well, reading the whole article, atleast it's good they are allowing protestors to express their right of "freedom of speech and expression".

But, there is other side to it. Government of BD dont have to "do" anything as such but just issue condemnation towards French shenanigans. To uphold the honour of Prophet (PBUH) is not the sole duty of Turks and Pakistanis. We are all in it. From Indonesia to Morocco.

Wise leaders will go along with the sentiments of their masses. Issue condemnation on government level, gather goodwill among your people, and then look the other way to let the citizens exercise their freedom of speech, and if civil society wants to boycott France, so be it.

 

[nahtanbob]

Bangladesh will remain neutral on the France issue
Bangla Tribune Report
Published: 19:30, October 26, 2020 | Last updated: 20:05, October 28, 2020

Bangladesh will not take any side in the ongoing unrest surrounding France. French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks on religion will not be condemned by the government and the ongoing anti-French rallies will be tolerated, foreign ministry sources said.

A Foreign Ministry official said on Wednesday (October 26th): "Security has been beefed up at the French Embassy, Allianz Francis and the French International School in Bangladesh. The security of French nationals in the country has also been strengthened.

"Everyone has the right to freedom of expression," he said. As long as the assembly is peaceful, the government will not take any action in this regard.

Meanwhile, scholars in Bangladesh have continued to protest against the hurt of religious sentiments through 'state-sponsored' caricatures' in France. Scholars and students of Qawmi Madrasa and various religious organizations staged protests in several places in the capital Dhaka on Wednesday. The effigy of French President Macron was cremated in the Baitul Mukarram area. However, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen was not immediately available for comment.

Various people from Bangladesh are posting anti-France videos on YouTube. These have been brought to the notice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the ambassadors of various European countries. Asked about this, another official said, "If any action is to be taken against them, it has to be taken through the Digital Security Act." But European countries have objections to the Digital Security Act.

"We see the issue as freedom of expression and taking any action is not a priority for us," he added.

France, meanwhile, has advised its citizens to exercise caution in several other countries, including Bangladesh. Many other Muslim countries, including Turkey and Saudi Arabia, have condemned the incident and called for a boycott of French products in response to the president's statement that "France will not stop showing caricatures.

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It is a smart move by Bangladesh's government. The EU purchases Bangladesh textiles. it is a source of livelihood for lots of bangladeshi workers.

Turkey is making a big fuss because they are locked in a power struggle with France over Cyprus and Libya

 

[Dalit]

Well, reading the whole article, atleast it's good they are allowing protestors to express their right of "freedom of speech and expression".

But, there is other side to it. Government of BD dont have to "do" anything as such but just issue condemnation towards French shenanigans. To uphold the honour of Prophet (PBUH) is not the sole duty of Turks and Pakistanis. We are all in it. From Indonesia to Morocco.

Wise leaders will go along with the sentiments of their masses. Issue condemnation on government level, gather goodwill among your people, and then look the other way to let the citizens exercise their freedom of speech, and if civil society wants to boycott France, so be it.

It is only the people in many Islamic nations that are protesting. Apart from Imran Khan, Sisi and Erdogan no other leaders in the Islamic world has openly criticised France. Some foreign ministries and Islamic bodies have criticised in a subdued manner.

In the end the power lies with the people. The people can demonstrate by boycotting French products. I don't expect Islamic governments to react in a major way when they really should. Islamic governmens don't represent anything. They are just a poodle.

Remember that despite hurling abuse at Islam and its prophet France has held the position that principles matter more than deals. In other words, the French have already admitted they don't care about any boycott from Islamic nations. For them their principles i.e. hate against Islam goes above anything including business deals with Islamic countries. The French would drop all business deals with Islamic nations to continue to publish derogatory cartoons. I highly doubt the French would follow through, but in the heat of moment French frogs have spoken their inner throughts.

‘Principles more important than deals’ says French business leader on Mohammed cartoons boycott

‘Principles more important than deals’ says French business leader on Mohammed cartoons boycott

The leader of MEDEF, the Employers’ Federation in France, said French companies should not to give in to ‘blackmail’ following boycotts of French products by some customers and shops in predominantly…

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[idune]

It is only the people in many Islamic nations that are protesting. Apart from Imran Khan, Sisi and Erdogan no other leaders in the Islamic world who has openly criticised France. Some foreign ministries and Islamic bodies have criticised in a subdued manner.

Iran's Khamenei says Macron's support for Prophet cartoons 'stupid act'

Iran's Khamenei says Macron's support for Prophet cartoons 'stupid act' - France 24

Iran's Khamenei says Macron's support for Prophet cartoons 'stupid act'

www.france24.com

 

[Dalit]

Iran's Khamenei says Macron's support for Prophet cartoons 'stupid act'

Iran's Khamenei says Macron's support for Prophet cartoons 'stupid act' - France 24

Iran's Khamenei says Macron's support for Prophet cartoons 'stupid act'

www.france24.com

Yes, Iran is another one. I guess that is it.

Where is MBS? Where are GCC leaders?The bearers of Ummah? The first statement should have come from them. Forget BD, Pakistan and Turkey.

 

[Destranator]

What most Muslims do not realise is that the Charlie Hebdo lot started all this to draw this exact reaction. The more you react, the more they get encouraged to attack Islam.

If you believe in Islam and have faith in Allah's ability to deliver justice, you do not need to worry about what Kafirs say as Allah is already watching.

Islam is Islam. It is here to stay and will not change based on what disbelievers say.

If you want Islam to be respected, take yourselves to positions where people are forced to respect Muslims. Excel in your field of work; Take over leadership of global organisations, invent new things, etc..

 

[Dalit]

What most Muslims do not realise is that the Charlie Hebdo lot started all this to draw this exact reaction. The more you react, the more they get encouraged to attack Islam.

If you believe in Islam and have faith in Allah's ability to deliver justice, you do not need to worry about what Kafirs say as Allah is already watching.

Islam is Islam. It is here to stay and will not change based on what disbelievers say.

That is correct, but the French actions certainly deserve criticism. France is behaving in a very unreasonable and bigoted manner.

It wants to ridicule and mock 1.5 billion Muslims, but it doesn't want to face any criticism for its actions.

It is like that one bully in every classroom that likes to stamp his authority through bullying. When he is confronted by a bigger bully he starts crying injustice.

 

[Avicenna]

What most Muslims do not realise is that the Charlie Hebdo lot started all this to draw this exact reaction. The more you react, the more they get encouraged to attack Islam.

If you believe in Islam and have faith in Allah's ability to deliver justice, you do not need to worry about what Kafirs say as Allah is already watching.

Islam is Islam. It is here to stay and will not change based on what disbelievers say.

If you want Islam to be respected, take yourselves to positions where people are forced to respect Muslims. Excel in your field of work; Take over leadership of global organisations, invent new things, etc..

Correct. Do all that.

But have a backbone.

 

[Destranator]

Correct. Do all that.

But have a backbone.

That's the thing we do not have a backbone.
No one cares how much you yell and scream on the streets if you do not matter.
All Muslims have is a mostly useless 1.6 billion population as most live in abject poverty who cannot even afford French products to begin with.

Had we focused on education and progress instead of multiplying like cattle, we would be in a position to effectively sanction France.

 

[Adonis]

Feel proud to have a real PM who speaks up against injustice unlike some weak puppets whose name rhymes with Hasina.

Sure...difference is one PM just speaks (as that's the only job he does)...while other has taken her country to heights....

This also questions civility of French and European culture. Islam phobic metality institutionalized throughout EU in the name of freedom of speech. At the same time French and European brand of freedom of speech does not allow even questioning "holocaust", let alone making any criticism. This contradiction in French and European behavior clearly points to the fact that Europeans are willing to form their "freedom of speech" depending how much economic and military power one can exercise over them. In post WW II, Jews just showed that.

I really admire the hypocrisy of Muslims around the world...they are lecturing West on civility, freedom of speech, tolerance etc... while none of it exists in Islamic countries nor can they tolerate it in their societies.....