Send back French envoy, demand Islamic leaders

The Sammilito Islami Dal, an alliance of Islamist parties, demanded to send back the French ambassador in Dhaka in protest against comments made by French president Emmanuel Macron on Islam, reports UNB.

Leaders of the Islamist alliance warned of 'tougher movement' if their demand is not fulfilled immediately.

Supporters of Sammilito Islami Dal demonstrated after offering Jum'a prayers on Friday at BaitulMokarram national mosque.

Vice-President of the alliance Abu Taher Jihadi Al Kashemi said no one can stay in this country after defaming Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Jafarullah Khan, Secretary-General of the Alliance, said France will be severed into several parts just like the Soviet Union.

Protesters urged the government to summon Ambassador Jean-Marin SCHUH and ask him to apologise in public.