A Bangladesh radical group vows to model country on Taliban-run Afghanistan
In an interview with US-based Bangladeshi journalist and editor-in-chief of Thikana News Khalded Muhiuddin on July 1, Char Monai Pir Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim said, "If govt is formed by winning the national election, the Islamic Movement Bangladesh will introduce Sharia law in the country."
"The current governance system of Afghanistan will be followed," he said. "If we come to power, Hindus will also get rights in Sharia law that we will introduce. The rights of minorities will also be implemented," Karim assured. He also said that "good things" of the US, the UK and Russia that do not conflict with Sharia will be accepted.
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