Govt to ban Islamic TV channel after Dhaka attack

Bangladesh has said it intends to ban the Islamic television channel, Peace TV, in the wake of the deadly attack on a cafe in the capital, Dhaka. The government’s decision comes amid fears that hardline views on the channel could radicalise youth. A preacher on the channel, Zakir Naik, denied allegations his words could have […]

Bangladesh has said it intends to ban the Islamic television channel, Peace TV, in the wake of the deadly attack on a cafe in the capital, Dhaka.
The government’s decision comes amid fears that hardline views on the channel could radicalise youth.
A preacher on the channel, Zakir Naik, denied allegations his words could have inspired the attackers. Gunmen killed 22 people when they stormed the Holey Artisan bakery in Dhaka earlier this month.
Bangladesh’s Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said that “administrative steps” would be taken towards the banning of the channel.