Sound familiar? This is from Bangladesh, where 90% are Muslim, and proud of it.
Speaking only in glowing terms of something sinister invites more scrutiny, as nothing can be perfect all the time. There are always blemishes, and no amount of make-up can cover all of it.
From DW-World August 3 by Marina Joarder
Bangladesh teacher suspended for 'insulting' Prophet Mohammed
A government teacher in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, has been suspended for making 'insulting' remarks about Prophet Mohammed's married life.
Madan Mohan Das had been teaching at the Dhanmondi Government Boys High School since 2010. On July 26, he allegedly made some insulting remarks at a teachers' meeting where he commented on the Prophet's pilgrimage and his numerous wives, which infuriated many teachers, students and parents.
The comments led to severe protests around the city. The protesters came around the school and ransacked the office building, broke flower pots and vandalized the garden. Trivial remarks often lead to full blown and sometimes violent protests Mr. Das has also been accused of insulting Islam in previous occasions. He came to the school after he made such comments and mocking the other teachers by saying, 'there is nothing you can do to me'.
Ministry steps in
The Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said while speaking to journalists,''When we heard the news, we contacted the school authority. I advised them to inform the Education Board. I also talked to Director General of the Education Board myself and asked him to get the situation under control as soon as possible''.
The school's Vice Principal Ms. Rowshan Ara Akhter arrived right after the protesters gathered in the school premises and promised them that action would be taken. She said, "We have been receiving complaints about this teacher from colleagues, students and parents. We have asked the Education Minister, the Director General of the Education Board to take necessary steps to solve the problem.''
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