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April 10, 2013

Bangladesh PM rejects new blasphemy laws
Dhaka, Bangladesh (UPI) Apr 9, 2013
Bangladesh's prime minister rejected demands for tougher blasphemy laws in the face of growing pressure from protesters wanting the death sentence for blaspheming bloggers. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in an exclusive interview with the BBC that sufficient laws are in place to punish people who insult any religion, not just those who defame Islam and Prophet Muhammad. "This country is a secular democracy. So each and every religion has the right to practice their religion freely and ... read more

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