Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (09), he questioned what would happen if all banks were thus separated based on religion.

He said that it was doubtful that the Central Bank was remaining silent while Islam banking concepts were being introduced to private and state banks in a society with a Sinhalese- Buddhist majority.

This is wrong according to the Banking Act, he added.

The BBS further says that they would take measures to create awareness among the government and the public on this regard as according to the website - shariahfinancewatch.org, Shariah Financing and Terrorism are linked and this paves way for divisions in the society.