Dhaka: As two students of North South University had involvement in recent terror attacks at Gulshan café and Sholakia, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Sunday questioned about the education system of the university and warned that action will be taken against it.

‘What is actually being taught in the North South University? Whether they are teaching how to kill? Action must be taken against it,’ he said.

Nasim, also an Awami League presidium member, came up with the remarks at an extended meeting of the party’s Dhaka city south and north units at its Bangabandhu Avenue office.

Nibras Islam, killed in law enforcers’ commando operation at Gulshan's Holey Artisan Bakery on 1 July, was a student of North South University. He along with some other terrorists killed 20 hostages and two law enforcers attacking the café.

Abir Rahman, 22, killed in police firing after attacking a checkpost at Sholakia eidgah in Kishoreganj on 7 July, was also a student of North South University.

Nasim said the terrorists are not only denting the country’s image by killing innocent people, but also conspiring to oust the government.

‘The terrorists are killing people wearing cap and panjabi. What kind of religion it is! The defeated forces of 1971 are carrying out the incidents in the name of religion,’ he observed.

He emphasised making anti-terrorism committees involving people from all walks of life, including imams and teachers, at every locality as per the direction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Turning down BNP’s call for a national unity with all parties to tackle militancy, Awami League joint general secretary Mahbub-ul-Alam Hanif said it will not be possible to eliminate militancy by forging unity with those who are directly involved in terrorists acts.

He alleged that BNP-Jamaat clique is carrying out the incidents with patronage from Pakistan.

Food Minister Quamrul Islam said their party wants a greater national unity without BNP-Jamaat and those who patronise militancy. ‘We believe a national unity has already been forged under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership.