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They addressed the crowd and termed the women’s football match “anti-Islamic”.

One speaker was quoted as saying, “Islam teaches us to keep women within the confines of modesty. By promoting women’s sports, you are encouraging immorality. We warn you to stop these activities, or there will be resistance in future.”

They then marched to the football pitch and proceeded to tear down the fence. The incident was livecast on Facebook.

Samiul Hasan Emon, president of the T-Star Club and a local BNP leader, said the protesters’ actions caused damages of over Tk 1 lakh.

Akkelpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Anisur Rahman said madrasa students and local Islamists were involved in dismantling the fence.

He, however, said that no formal complaints had been filed.