Oversee nat'l anthem recitation at madrasas

Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid yesterday denounced the Islamist militants, saying that no Muslim can kill a human being if he or she understands the essence of Islam as the holy religion does not permit such heinous activities.

"If one understands the essence of the holy Quran and Hadith, he or she can never do dreadful act like killing a human being… Killing human being is not permitted in the Quran. It promotes higher objectives of life," he told a views-exchange on "Responsibilities of madrasa teachers in resisting militancy" at the capital's Krishibid Institution auditorium.

Nahid said a child achieves most of his characteristics from his or her family and educational institutions.

"The guardians and teachers should play a crucial role in instilling into the children's mind the humanitarian values, and making family ties stronger," the minister added.

About the madrasas, he said most of these educational institutions follow the mandatory rules of recitation of the national anthem and hoisting of national flags.

"These rules might not be followed in a few institutions. We are asking authorities of all educational institutions to oversee the fact," he mentioned.

Among others, Education Secretary Md Sohorab Hossain addressed the function as special guest with Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board Acting Chairman Professor AKM Saif Ullah in the chair.