Bring Taqi's murderers to book
Expressing their frustration over the delay in trial process, eminent citizens yesterday demanded quick trial in the murder of Tanwir Muhammad Taqi, and exemplary punishment for his killers.
Pointing out recent killing incidents in Narayanganj, they also said if Taqi's killers were punished, these incidents might not have recurred.
They made the remarks at a prize-giving ceremony of “National Taqi Drawing and Essay Competition 2018”, organised to mark 23rd birth anniversary of Taqi, at Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum.
Santrash Nirmul Taqi Mancha, an anti-terrorism platform, organised the competition.
Tanwir Mohammad Taqi, an A-level student and son of former president of Narayanganj Sangskritik Jote Rafiur Rabbi, was found dead on the banks of Shitalakkhya river on March 8, 2013, two days after he went missing.
National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman said, “We were once hopeful that justice would be served in Taqi murder case, but those hopes have turned into disappointment.”
“We again request the prime minister to take steps for initiating trial of Taqi murder case,” he said.
“The trial has not taken place because pressure is coming from a very influential corner,” said rights activist Sultana Kamal, calling upon people of the country to raise their voice on the issue.
“Those who were involved in the killing of Taqi are roaming free… What are law enforcement agencies doing?” said Kamal Lohani, a veteran journalist and cultural personality.
Narayanganj City Corporation Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy said she is hopeful that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will take steps in this regard.
Taqi's father Rafiur Rabbi, also convener of the platform, said they want justice in all killings that have taken place in Narayanganj.
Some 1,000 students around the country participated in the contest. Winners of the competition were given crests and certificates.
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