Dhaka, May 17 -- Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad has said that he is ready to make any sacrifice, but will not allow injustice, torture or oppression against Islamic scholars.

He said the Prime Minister has instructed that madrasas should not be deprived and that no injustice should be done to them. "We are vocal in implementing this directive," he added.

The minister made the remarks at a discussion meeting on the preservation of raw hides of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, held at the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh auditorium in Agargaon, Dhaka.

He said Islam has survived and will continue to survive through Islamic scholars, adding that no one can stop the spread of Islam or the operation of m...