Alems to have right to issue fatwas

AL, Khelafat Majlish sign polls compromise deal
By Unb, Dhaka
Awami League and Khelafat Majlish yesterday signed a five- point election compromise agreement .

The points are no anti-Quran law would be enacted, steps would be taken for proper implementation of the initiative to recognise the degrees of Qaumi Madrasas by the government, Alems having degrees will have the right to issue edicts (fatwa) and no derogatory remarks could be made against prophets.

AL General Secretary Abdul Jalil and Khelafat Majlish Secretary General Abdur Rab Yusufi signed the deal at the Azimpur residence of Allama Azizul Huq.