Minister Tobias Ellwood condemns murder of Nazimuddin Samad

Minister Tobias Ellwood said:

I am shocked and appalled by the murder of Nazimuddin Samad and strongly condemn this

attack on free speech claimed by Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. Violence is never the

answer. The right to life of all citizens of Bangladesh must be upheld, as must the right to

freedom of expression and open debate. I send my condolences to Nazimuddin Samad’s

family and hope the killers are swiftly brought to justice. The UK continues to support the

Government of Bangladesh in tackling terrorism and countering violent extremism in all its

forms.