Dhaka: A discussion meeting was held in the capital Dhaka this Friday to protest against Israel’s continued barbaric attacks on Palestine and Lebanon. Al-Quds Committee, Bangladesh organized the discussion meeting titled ‘Martyrdom of top leaders including great expert Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nastullah and Yahya Ibrahim Hassan Sinwar and the achievements of Gaza-Palestine centered unrest’ in the auditorium of Bangladesh Scientists Association.
According to United News of Bangladesh, President of the Committee and chairman of philosophy department Shah Kawthar Mustafa Abululayee presided over the session and senior assistant editor of daily newspaper Inquilab Jamal Bari presented the keynote speech. Al Mustafa International Bangladesh country director Hujatul Islam Wal Muslim Shahabuddin Mashayekhi remarked on the international stance towards Israel post the conflicts with Egypt and Jordan. He highlighted the aftermath of a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 last year, which he described as a complete disaste
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He further noted the paradox where some nations verbally support Palestine while maintaining various relations with Israel. “Israel and its proxies use my land to create opportunities for Palestinian and northern movements to struggle for independence. The practice can be successful if unitary hypocrisy is combated by genuine abstinence,” Mashayekhi stated.
Khilafat Majlis Secretary General Professor Dr. Ahmad Kader emphasized the need for unity among Muslim countries, stressing that liberation of Palestine is not feasible without a collective effort. Shah Kawsar Mustafa Abululai also pointed out the lack of unity in dealing with global opposition to alternative politics. He asserted that only through the united stance of political parties can they resist ideological aggression.
The meeting commenced with a documentary on Palestine and included a protest march from the Press Club to the National Mosque Baytul Mukarram, demonstrating against Israel’s influence.