Switzerland is introducing a new law that imposes a fine of lakhs of rupees for wearing a burqa.(Ababil islamic news)

Switzerland is introducing a new law that imposes a fine of lakhs of rupees for wearing a burqa

Last year, Switzerland banned the wearing of burqas or face coverings in public. The Swiss government has sent a new draft of the decision to the parliament to increase the fines if the ban is violated. Al Jazeera news.

The draft law was submitted to the Parliament last Wednesday (October 12). According to the proposed law, if anyone violates the face-covering law, he will be fined $1,000, which is equivalent to Tk 1 lakh in Bangladeshi currency.

Earlier, last year, the Swiss government banned face-covering veils in public and public places to ensure public safety. In order to strengthen that ban, the provision of fines is being proposed in the new law.

According to a statement, face covering is being banned to maintain public safety and stability. Punishment matters. There is an opportunity to cover the face for health or natural reasons. For example, due to corona, the face will be covered.

In other words, people living in Switzerland must refrain from wearing a burqa covering their face when going out on the street, workplace, hotel-restaurant, supermarket or any public place.

The draft of the new law also calls for exemptions in several places regarding the wearing of the burqa. Burqas can be worn at diplomatic events, in religious places, on airplanes.

Al Jazeera reports that although the proposed law is commonly known as the 'burqa ban', it does not mention the burqa or the niqab. It has been said about the clothing that covers the face.

Meanwhile, the law is expected to be supported by a majority of lawmakers in parliament. The country's Muslim organization 'The Federation of Islamic Organizations in Switzerland' has condemned the proposed law.

The leaders of the organization said, "Constitutionally specifying the dress code of women is a step against women's freedom."

The burqa or hijab debate is not new in European countries. Burqas and hijabs are being banned in one country after another amid growing Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment across the subcontinent. Following that, these laws are being made in Switzerland.