This was conveyed through a press release sent to various media houses on Saturday evening. The release, while praising the government, lashed out at those criticising the move. The release said such individuals, who are claiming that the change in the syllabus is in line with the demands of the Hifazat-e Islam, are working with the 'agenda to promote hatred against Islam and atheism.' The release observed that the 17 pieces of information, now dropped, were included in the syllabus in 2013. Hifazat-e Islam on Apr 8, 2016, objected that Muslim children 'being made to read atheism and Hinduism' supporting lessons at schools and colleges.

Source: bd News24 January 14, 2017 18:55 UTC