Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 21) warned of taking tougher actions against BNP and Jamaat if the parties initiate further arson terrorism or destructive activities in the name of movement.

She said: "BNP-Jamaat wants to take to the streets in the name of movement. They can do movement and we have nothing to say. But, if they are again involved in arson terrorism, destruction and criminalization, we will not spare them."

The premier said this while addressing a lawyers' grand rally-2023 at the historic Suhrawardi Udyan here as the chief guest following the inaugural of the 15-storey Bangladesh Bar Council Bhaban in the capital.

Sheikh Hasina asked the lawyers to take prompt measures for quick disposal of the cases regarding the arson terrorism from 2013-15 in the name of movement, when over 500 people including 29 police personnel were burned to death and 3225 suffered burn injuries.

If they don't get punishment for their misdeeds they will be encouraged, the PM said, adding that many of them who were underground, have now been attending BNP's rallies taking advantage of their movement.

She told the lawyers that the BNP-Jamaat men who were involved in the arson terrorism must have to face the trial in Bangladesh. Take measures to hold trials against those.

BDST: 1537 HRS, OCT 21, 2023
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