Justice for anti-fascist movement killings to be transparent, impartial: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said those responsible for the killings during the July Mass Uprising would be brought to justice through transparent, impartial and credible trials conducted in accordance with due process of law.

"The killers in the anti-fascist movement will be tried in a transparent, impartial and credible manner following the due process of law. The government believes justice for every crime is essential to ensure the rule of law," he said.

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The prime minister made the remarks while addressing a discussion titled July-36 after inaugurating the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum at Gono Bhaban in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar.

He also announced that the government had decided to name institutions after those killed or subjected to enforced disappearance during the past 17 years, including victims of the July Mass Uprising.

"The government has decided to name an institution in the respective localities after every person who embraced martyrdom or became a victim of enforced disappearance and killing during the past 17 years and the July movement," he said.

Referring to the newly inaugurated museum, Tarique said it should not become a platform for promoting the political narrative of any individual, group or party.

"The 2024 mass uprising did not belong to any individual, group or political party. The true heroes of the uprising are the democratic people of Bangladesh," he said.

Drawing a comparison between the two historic events, the prime minister said the 1971 Liberation War secured the country's independence, while the 2024 mass uprising was fought to protect that independence and the people's freedom.

“Just as the people have never forgotten the freedom fighters of 1971, they will never forget those who laid down their lives in 2024 to protect the country and the freedom of its people,” he said.