Islamic Foundation Governor Regrets Remarks, Blames Media for Misrepresentation

Staff Reporter

Islamic Foundation Governor Syed Mosaddek Billah Al Madani has expressed regret over his controversial remarks advocating for the “killing” of Awami League workers, while blaming the media for misrepresenting his statements.

In a press release issued through the Chief Advisor’s Office on Monday, January 27, Madani claimed that his remarks were not accurately reported by various newspapers and television channels, leading to public misunderstanding.

He stated, “I presented my speech entirely in light of the Quran and Sunnah. If my remarks have caused distress to any individual or group, I sincerely apologize for it.”

Madani, a member of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Foundation of Bangladesh and principal of Charmanai Ahsaniaabad Rashidia Kamil Madrasa in Barishal, is also a senior presidium member of the Islami Andolan Bangladesh.

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During a speech at a conference organized by the Dhaka Metropolitan South unit of Islami Andolan Bangladesh on Friday, January 24, Madani argued for the necessity of “killing” Awami League workers. Speaking at the Engineers Institution auditorium in the capital, he said, “These people need to be beaten, even killed. There is no other way. They will not respond to calls for reform.”

His remarks sparked widespread criticism. Three days later, in the press release, Madani emphasized that his speech was based on Quranic and Sunnah principles. He added that Islami Andolan Bangladesh has always played a responsible role in promoting Islamic values and communal harmony and will continue to do so in the future, “Inshallah.”