Trial of July killings to be completed during current government’s tenure: Asif Nazrul

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Law Asif Nazrul on Monday said that the trial of the July killings will be completed during the tenure of the incumbent government, reports BSS.

"Twenty-one people were martyred in Narayanganj during the mass uprising in July, and over 350 others were injured. I want to reaffirm you with full confidence that the judicial proceedings are progressing at full speed. There will be no negligence. We firmly believe that the trial of the July killings would take place during the present government's tenure," he said.

The Adviser made these remarks while inaugurating the country's first "July Martyrs' Memorial" in the Hajiganj area of Sadar upazila.

"Significant progress has been made in the investigation of many cases involving those injured and killed in July. Instructions have been given to submit charge sheets in these cases before August 5. Once the charge sheets are filed, the trial process will commence," he said, adding that If necessary, the trial would be done under the Speedy Trial Act.

Calling for unity to protect democracy in the country, Asif Nazrul said, "The sacrifices, mourning, and courage of the people in July united the nation into one family. We achieved victory through a united movement, leaving the fascists behind. That unity must be upheld."

He also said, "We want to build a new Bangladesh free from inequality, where true democracy will prevail, and no ruler will turn into a despot."

Referring to the ouster of the fascist regime through unity, he said, "The extortionists can also be resisted by remaining united. Alongside the government, you too must stand against them. The administration will support you."

Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan, Education Adviser Professor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Md Mokhlesur Rahman, and Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works Nazrul Islam were also present at the event.