Bangladesh’s Religious Adviser Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain stated that the long struggle of Islamic scholars has not been in vain, as Islamic forces have gained the courage to stand firm after decades of persecution. Speaking at a national seminar titled 'Muslim Family Law: Context Bangladesh' organized by the Bangladesh Mosque Mission at the National Museum, he criticized the 1961 Muslim Family Law for containing provisions conflicting with Islamic Shariah. He condemned the practice of 'hilah marriage' as un-Islamic and degrading to women. Dr. Hossain emphasized that only courts, not clerics, have the authority to enforce punishments under Shariah, urging caution in religious interpretation. He reiterated the long-standing demand for implementing Shariah law but noted that real change requires a majority of lawmakers who adhere to Islamic principles. The seminar was attended by leading scholars, academics, and professionals from various sectors.