She also called upon them to remain alert and united against various malicious propagandas being spread against the country in foreign lands.

She was talking to a delegation of the eminent Islamic scholars at her office in the afternoon.

The Islamic scholars had a long and open discussion with the Prime Minister on various problems and demands of Qaumi madrasas with due importance.

Khaleda appreciated the role of ulemas in upholding the tradition of communal harmony and urged them to remain vigilant so that none can create any uproar in the country centering the issue of Ahmadiyyas or any other religious community, using the name of Islam of the ulema.

Members of the ulema delegation said Islam does not permit creation of chaos and sensation in society over any excuse.

They assured her of all cooperation and suggested her to be stringent against any breach of peace.

Members of the delegation included Shaikhul Hadis Allama Azizul Haq, Maulana Ahmed Shafi Hathazari, Mufti Fazlul Haq Amini, MP, Mufti Muhammad Wakkas, MP, Mufti Shahidul Islam, MP, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque Maulana Obaidul Haq and Maulana Muhiuddin Khan.

State Minister for Religious Affairs Mosharef Hossain Shahjahan and Prime Minister's Political Secretary Harris Chowdhury were present.

The Islamic scholars drew the attention of the PM about recognition of the education and certificates of Qaumi madrasas.

Khaleda said a decision would be taken in this regard after examining the existing systems in other countries.

She said madrasa education should be made time-befitting and the curriculum prepared keeping pace with the present world so that the students can groom up as qualified and efficient for different professions.

Stressing the need for modernisation of madrasa education, she suggested teaching of English, science, mathematics and computer education in madrasas.

She also suggested that the Qaumi madrasas be brought under a single education board.

The Islamic scholars said the ulema community would continue to be with the four-party alliance for the interest of the country, Islam and the people.