AL, BNP hail verdict

Ruling Awami League, BNP, ministers and attorney general yesterday hailed the verdict of much-talked-about Narayanganj 7-murder case that awarded death penalty to 26 persons.

AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader told reporters after a programme that the verdict was an example of justice as no offenders would be allowed to escape under the incumbent government. Quader, also road transport and bridges minister, hoped that the High Court would uphold the verdict.

BNP Vice-Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu while talking to reporters at Jatiya Press Club said, “I think this verdict will play an expected role in removing fear and hopelessness prevailing among people's mind and will also help to establish the rule of law.”

Expressing his reaction to reporters at his secretariat office, Law Minister Anisul Huq said the panic created in people's mind after the seven murders has diminished following the verdict in the case. "It is the duty of the state to bring the offenders, whoever they are, to book to ensure justice,” he added.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told reporters at his secretariat office, "The verdict in Narayanganj seven-murder case proved that the government would not spare anyone."

Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said the whole nation has become happy with the verdict as the victims have got their expected judgement.

This verdict has proved that nobody is above law, he said, while talking to reporters at his office, adding, "Many people were concerned whether some offenders would be spared, but none of them were released."

Replying to a question, he said death penalty handed by the lower court is not executed until the High Court confirms the death sentence. "I will take steps for early hearing of the case at the High Court," he added.