Dhaka, June 23 -- e-Islami on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the "unfortunate and undesirable" incident involving the attack on journalists during a political programme in the capital's Dhanmondi-32 area.

In a statement issued on behalf of the party, Jamaat Central Publicity and Media Department Secretary Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair said the party was sincerely saddened by the incident.

"An unfortunate, undesirable and regrettable incident occurred involving journalists during a peaceful political programme at Dhanmondi-32 in Dhaka. We express our heartfelt regret over the matter," he said.

Zubayer said Jamaat-e-Islami has always respected media freedom and the professional rights of journalists.

"The media is the fourth pillar of the ...