Bangladesh has condemned the release of a film which allegedly denigrates Islam and Prophet Muhammad.
Parts of 'Innocence of Muslims' have been widely circulated on the internet in both English and Arabic inciting protests from Muslims across the world.
"The video is not only offensive, but also reprehensible," a media statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Saturday said.
It said Dhaka was aware of the fact that some people have tried to defend such "offensive material" on the pretext of "freedom of expression".
"Inciting hatred cannot be justified as freedom of expression," it argued.
The statement said, "Such disregard for the religious sensitivity of Muslims, or of any faith for that matter, cannot constitute civilised behaviour and must not be condoned."
Parts of 'Innocence of Muslims' have been widely circulated on the internet in both English and Arabic inciting protests from Muslims across the world.
"The video is not only offensive, but also reprehensible," a media statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Saturday said.
It said Dhaka was aware of the fact that some people have tried to defend such "offensive material" on the pretext of "freedom of expression".
"Inciting hatred cannot be justified as freedom of expression," it argued.
The statement said, "Such disregard for the religious sensitivity of Muslims, or of any faith for that matter, cannot constitute civilised behaviour and must not be condoned."
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