Shah Ahmad Shafi, the supreme leader of Hefajat-e Islam who often drew controversy for opposing women's empowerment and education, passed away yesterday evening. His demise came a day after he resigned as the director general of Al Jameyatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Moinul Islam Madrasa, popularly known as Hathazari madrasa, following two days of student unrest. Ahmad Shafi, the top