The roundtable was jointly organized by Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS) and Dhaka Tribune on countering religious extremism in Bangladesh at the Dhaka Tribune conference room yesterday. The roundtable was dedicated to late academician, Prof Ajoy Roy, who was a recognized voice for secularism during his lifetime. Sammilita Samajik Andolan President Ziauddin Tariq Ali said an extensive awareness campaign on secularism is needed to promote inclusiveness in society. The idea of secularism is to respect different opinions said Hasan, adding: "People want to stifle different opinions, let alone respect them." Fearing that society is becoming monolithic, indigenous community leader Sanjeeb Drong, said: "The state does not respect us.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 22, 2020 16:41 UTC