Asif Nazrul, the law adviser to the interim government, has called for patience in the pursuit of justice, stating that while the public’s grief is deeply understood, some time is needed before justice can be delivered.
In a Facebook post on Monday (28 April) at 1:07am, Nazrul expressed his sorrow over recent tragic events, particularly the heartbreaking death of a young woman who committed suicide after being raped in the July public movement.
The victim, the daughter of a martyr, was laid to rest beside her father in Dumki, Patuakhali.
Nazrul acknowledged the profound grief caused by the incident but reassured that justice would be pursued swiftly.
He stated that the two individuals accused of the heinous crime had been arrested and were currently in custody.
Contrary to some reports, their bail applications had been rejected, and DNA samples had been taken for forensic analysis.
"The police's senior officials have assured us that a charge sheet will be filed within a few days," Nazrul wrote.
"Once this is done, the trial will begin, and according to the revised laws, a verdict must be delivered within 90 days of the trial’s commencement. If the DNA evidence is favourable, the process could be completed even sooner."
Regarding the case in Magura, where Asiya was raped and murdered, Nazrul confirmed that the trial had already commenced following the submission of the charge sheet.
He had previously expressed hope that the trial would conclude within seven working days, aided by DNA evidence and a confession under section 164.
In his post, Asif Nazrul reassured the public, stating, "If there is a slight delay, it is understandable, but it is crucial that the process is thorough. If the trial is mishandled and appealed in a higher court, the ruling may be overturned. There could be no greater injustice than that."
He reiterated that the government remained committed to ensuring exemplary punishment for the perpetrators of such horrific crimes, ensuring that justice would ultimately prevail.
