Islamist parties in Bangladesh demand abolition of Women’s Affairs Reform Commission, rejecting its recommendations.
– They claim the recommendations contradict the nation’s beliefs, values, and traditions, and are inspired by Western ideologies.
– Speakers argue that the commission’s approach is contradictory, promoting equal rights while advocating for women’s quotas.
– Leaders, including Shafiqur Rahman and Mamunul Haque, threaten protests and warn the government against implementing the recommendations.
– They allege the reform proposals are part of a foreign agenda and criticize the government’s urgency in implementing them.
– Speakers claim the commission’s suggestions would legitimize prostitution and abolish the religious foundation of family laws, potentially provoking public outrage.
– They warn that such proposals could create an opening for “reactionary fascism” and urge the government to consider the potential consequences.
Report Date: 30 April 2025
Source: The Daily Star
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