Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today said that an elected government will be committed to bringing ousted Sheikh Hasina to justice.
"There is no connection between the national election and the trial process of ousted Sheikh Hasina. There is no scope for delaying the electoral process under any circumstances. A government elected by the people will be committed to ensuring justice for fascist Sheikh Hasina and her accomplices," he said.
He made these remarks while addressing a roundtable titled 'Challenges and Possibilities of the Ship Recycling Industry in Bangladesh' at a hotel in the city. The event was organized by the Bangladesh Ship Recycling Breakers and Recyclers Association (BSRBRA).
Mentioning that every citizen of the country wants Sheikh Hasina to face trial, he said, "The trial process is a legal matter and the process will continue. There are many cases filed against the dictator Sheikh Hasina, and those cases will be resolved through the judicial process."
"Many people had been repressed and killed over the last 16 years," he said, adding that the people of the country ousted Sheikh Hasina through an uprising, with the primary objective of establishing a democratic atmosphere in Bangladesh where citizens can freely express their opinions.
"Any party can express their opinion," Khasru said, emphasizing the need for a unified decision from all quarters.
He further stated that if any party wants to implement its agenda, it must come to parliament with the people's mandate. Only then will it be possible to discuss, debate, and pass legislation in parliament.
He also noted that no one should have any objections to decisions which are made through consensus.
About the ship recycling industry, Amir Khasru said that ship recycling is a prime example of the circular economy, significantly contributing to Bangladesh's economic growth, industrial development, and employment generation.
He urged the government to provide full support for the industry's expansion.
AB Party General Secretary Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad, BNP Chairperson's Special Assistance Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, Norway Ambassador H+kon Arald Gulbrandsen, European Union Representative's Programme Manager Hubart Balum, JAICA Ship Recycling Adviser Wakmoto Akira and BSRBRA Adviser Showkat Ali Chowdhury, among others, spoke at the event with BSRBRA acting President Mohammad Jahirul Islam Rinku in the chair.
