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Bangladesh has decided to temporarily bar Indian-origin Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from entering the country. The decision was made on Tuesday during a meeting of the Law and Order Core Committee at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dhaka.

Officials said the move was prompted by security and logistical concerns ahead of the national elections.

What did the Bangladesh govt say on the ban?

According to the Bangladesh Home Ministry, a local organisation had invited Naik to speak at a two-day religious event in Dhaka on November 28 and 29, with plans for further visits across the country. However, the proposal was met with strong reactions from civil society groups and security agencies.

During Tuesday’s meeting, officials concluded that Naik’s visit would likely at

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