Hindu Teacher Accused of Blasphemy

(Dhaka, Bangladesh) A Hindu teacher at a boy's high school, Madan Mohan Das, allegedly made blasphemous remarks about the prophet Mohammad, triggering public anger. Das was transferred to the boondocks and later suspended.

Followers of the religion of peace, however, were not satisfied.

Ameer of Islamic law implementation committee Mufti Fazlul Huq Amini said, "Now, Bangladesh has become a fear-free place for the enemies of Islam. That's why a teacher could make such blasphemous remarks".

"If Das is not arrested by Sunday, we will call for a general strike," he said on Wednesday at a meeting in his Lalbagh office.

Under Islam, no "fear-free place" is allowed.