Any attempt to destroy religious tolerance will be crushed: Quader

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said any attempt to destroy religious tolerance in the country will be dealt strictly.

He said this while addressing an extended meeting of Laxmipur district AL via videoconferencing from Dhaka.

The ruling party office-bearer also issued a stern warning to those conspiring against the construction of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's sculpture.

The road transport and bridges minister said the government would not prevent any peaceful movement or gathering.

"However, if unrest is created in the name of such a movement, the government will take necessary action," he said.

The Awami League general secretary also said that those who had revolted in the local government elections would not be nominated by the party, and called upon party leaders and workers to ensure that no negative activities could cast a shadow on the development work of the government.

"A four-lane road from Begumganj to Laxmipur will be upgraded soon," he added.