Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Secretary General and former MP Professor Mia Golam Porwar has issued the following statement on December 18, 2024 e expressing deep concern and condolences as 4 Muslim devotees were killed and 50 others injured by the attack of a faction of Tablig Jamaat on the banks of Turag river.

“We are deeply shocked and concerned as a faction of Tablig Jamaat attacked the Muslim devotees, who were temporarily staying at the Biswa Ijtema ground at around 3 am on December 18 that left 4 people killed and 50 others injured.

Tablig Jamaat, a traditional organization of the Dawati Deen, has been inviting Muslims and non-Muslims to Islam for a long time all over the world. They have made a lot of contributions in spreading the great ideals of Islam. We hope that everyone will come forward with a positive attitude to resolve the internal problems for the sake of the country and the Ummah. We sincerely call on everyone to be patient and remain calm. May Allah Almighty help us. Ameen.

"May Almighty Allah bless with mercy on the deceased and forgive their sins and grant them Paradise. May Allah Almighty grant the injured a speedy recovery. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and the injured and pray to Allah so that they can maintain patience and strength to endure.