The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh strongly condemned the posting of a film criticizing the holy Quran on the website by a Dutch right-wing politician.

"This totally unwarranted and mindless action can have grave consequences as it will offend millions of Muslims around the world", said a spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday. No right thinking person can endorse this, the spokesman further stated, also noting that the Dutch government has distanced itself from this aberrant act.

"Islam is a faith of peace which preaches patience and understanding, and the message of the holy Quran has been the source of hope and inspiration for humanity through centuries.

The posting of this film on the web does not alter that abiding truth in any way," the spokesman observed.