Highlights
- A case filed against BNP candidate Sanjida Islam Tuli under Penal Code 295(A)
- Complaint accuses Sanjida Islam Tuli of insulting Islam and hurting religious beliefs
- Court records plaintiff’s statement and orders PBI to submit investigation report
Case Filed in Dhaka Court
A case has been filed against Sanjida Islam Tuli, the BNP-nominated candidate for Dhaka-14, accusing her of insulting Islam and hurting religious sentiments.
The case was submitted on Wednesday (26 November) at the Dhaka CMM Court under Section 295(A) of the Penal Code.
The complaint was filed by Hosain Mohammad Anwar (Anwar Hossain), a young businessman and social worker from Kazi Alauddin Road in Old Dhaka. The case was handled by Supreme Court lawyer Mahmudul Hasan on behalf of the plaintiff.
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Court Orders Investigation
After recording the plaintiff’s statement and acknowledging the seriousness of the matter, the court instructed the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit a detailed report on the allegations against the accused.
Claims in the Complaint
According to the case statement, freedom of practicing religion is a fundamental right under Article 41 of the Constitution of Bangladesh. It mentions that marriage is an important Islamic practice, and as stated in the Qur’an (Surah An-Nisa, verse 3), a Muslim man is permitted to marry up to four wives.
The complaint also highlights that under the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, Islamic Shariah is applicable in matters like marriage, maintenance, and divorce when both parties are Muslim.
The plaintiff argues that while a person may choose not to practice religion, no one has the right to insult a religion or hurt religious beliefs.
Source: Channel 24
