10/06/2022 12:12 (UTC)

Derogatory comments by BJP leaders against Prophet Muhammad trigger protest in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jun 10 (EFE/EPA).- Members and supporters of Islamist party Islami Andolan Bangladesh attended Friday a protest against India following derogatory comments on the Prophet Muhammad.

Two senior leaders in the Indian Prime Minister's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) triggered an international diplomatic condemnation from the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), as well as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iran, following their derogatory comments on Islam's Prophet Muhammad (Camera: MONIRUL ALAM).

SHOT LIST: MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS OF ISLAMIST PARTY ISLAMI ANDOLAN BANGLADESH ATTEND A PROTEST AGAINST INDIA FOLLOWING DEROGATORY COMMENTS ON THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD AFTER FRIDAY PRAYER AT THE BAITUL MUKARRAM NATIONAL MOSQUE IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH.

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Date: 10/06/2022 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » Civil unrest
Religion and belief » Islam
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 61 seconds
Reference: 7001174757
Relevance: Normal