Narayanganj: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul today announced that the trial of the July killings will be finalized during the current government’s tenure. ‘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.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Adviser made these remarks while inaugurating the country’s first ‘July Martyrs’ Memorial’ in the Hajiganj area of Sadar upazila. He stated that 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.
Dr. Nazrul also mentioned that if necessary, the trial would be conducted under the Speedy Trial Act. Emphasizing the need for unity to protect democracy, he remarked, ‘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 expressed a vision for a new Bangladesh free from inequality, where true democracy will thrive, and no ruler will become a despot. Referring to the ousting of the fascist regime through unity, he encouraged resistance against extortionists by remaining united. ‘Alongside the government, you too must stand against them. The administration will support you,’ he added.
Prominent figures present at the inaugural event included Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan, Education Adviser Professor Dr. 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.