File photo of the vandalized sculpture of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the intersection of five roads in Kushtia city on December 5, 2020 Dhaka TribuneThe leaders of Hefazat-e-Islam are trying to hold a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh HasinaHefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh wants to resolve the debate over sculptures by holding talks with the government. The Hefazat leaders are trying to hold a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the issue, they said at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity in the capital on Thursday. Hefazat leader and Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh (BEFAQ)’s Secretary General Maulana Mahfuzul Haque said that they have urged the government for a dialogue to find a solution. Replying to a query, he said the meeting date with the prime minister is not fixed yet. They are trying to contact her and hopeful that the meeting will be held in fastest possible time.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 10, 2020 10:30 UTC