Bangladesh rejects terrorism, violence

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali yesterday said Bangladesh have time and again rejected terrorism, extremism, violence and intolerance as a nation.
The spirit of the vibrant, progressive, tolerant and peace-loving people has remained Bangladesh's "biggest asset" to fight against terrorism, extremism and non-state actors, he said.
The minister was speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural session of a two-day workshop on "Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540" at the foreign ministry.
Mahmood said the government is deeply committed to the full implementation of UNSCR 1540 as Bangladesh unequivocally supports all international efforts at promoting a more peaceful and safer world.
He emphasised international cooperation and collaboration to root out terrorism from South Asian region and the world.
Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division Maj Gen Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq, Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque and Foreign Ministry DG (UN) Saida Muna Tasneem, among others, spoke at the event.