Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo : Collected
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has pledged to bring those responsible for the recent nationwide violence during the quota reform movement to justice.
“My effort will be to find those involved in these murders. They must be punished,” she asserted.
The Prime Minister made the remarks while providing financial assistance to the families of 34 victims, including Rangpur’s Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayeed, who lost their lives in the recent turmoil.
Sheikh Hasina, also chief of the ruling Awami League, called for public assistance in identifying the perpetrators. “I need your help too. If you know anything, please tell us,” she urged.
She emphasized that the government will not allow anyone to jeopardize the future of Bangladesh and its people. “We will not allow anyone to play games with the fate of Bangladesh, so I need all-out cooperation and assistance from you,” she stated.
“I don't know how to console you. But I can understand your pain,” she said, addressing the grieving families.
Questioning the motives of the attackers, she asked, “What is the fault of general people for which they were killed and faced severe miseries in their lives? Killing people and toppling the government – when does it happen, when is it possible?”
She stressed the necessity of bringing the culprits to justice to ensure the safety of the people. “People cannot be protected unless they are tried,” she said.
She urged the families to remain patient and pray for protection from such brutality. “I am with you as long as I live,” she promised.
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