“Avijit Roy known for his critique of religious extremism was hacked to death in the university area (Dhaka, Bangladesh) by machete-wielding assailants, who attacked the Bangladeshi-origin writer as he was returning from the book fair with his wife on Thursday.” Times of India. “Free thinking in Bangladesh has become a great danger, all the free thinkers are at great risk,” writer-journalist Shahriar Kabir said.
Mike Ghouse, president of world Muslim congress adds, “Bangladesh has ratified the United Nations Humans rights and must take the responsibility to hunt down the criminals who violated the treaty and punish them accordingly to restore trust and safety of her citizens. The criminals have also violated Islamic values of freedom of speech laid down in Quran, and Muslim have an obligation to record straight and punish the criminals.
We are pleased to invite those who love freedom to join us to pay a tribute to Avi.
Dinner Event: A Tribute Avijit Roy, the freedom fighter
Date and time: 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2015
Place: Spicy Cuisine, 1800 Valley View Ln, Irving, TX 75061
Dinner: $15/person to defray the cost – Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian
Contact:
Prodip Saha (214) 783 2456
Mike Ghouse (214) 325-1916
Supporting Organizations: Foundation for Pluralism, World Muslim Congress, Human Rights Center for Bangladesh, South Asia Democracy watch and other organizations.
World Muslim Congress, 2665 Villa Creek Dr, Suite 206, Dallas, TX 75234