Print Date: August 9, 2026 ||
Publish Date: August 9, 2026
Jamiat Demands Removal of Hefazat Sculptures from July Museum
Md. Palash Pathan Tushar, Staff Reporter ||
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam
Bangladesh has demanded the removal of sculptures depicting Hefazat-e-Islam
leaders and activists from the July Uprising Memorial Museum.The demand was made
on Saturday at the Jamiat Dhaka South Metropolitan unit’s conference at the
National Press Club. Jamiat leaders said sculptures of individuals or activists
of any Islamic organisation are prohibited under Islamic Shariah.Jamiat President
Maulana Ubaidullah Farooq said all political parties agree on implementing the
July Charter, but notes of dissent submitted during its drafting were not
properly considered.Secretary General
Maulana Manjurul Islam Afendi called for all political parties’ views to be
considered in the reform process. He also urged the government to address
rising prices of essential goods, market syndicates and public hardships.The council formed a
61-member Dhaka South committee, with Mufti Mahbubul Alam as president and
Mufti Nurul Alam Ishaqi as general secretary.
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