Shah AMS Kibria Foundation orgnises a discussion to observe the sixth death anniversary of former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria at Sufia Kamal Auditorium of National Museum in the city yesterday. Photo: Star

Speakers at a discussion yesterday stressed that immediate trial of the slaying of former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria is essential for establishing rule of law and justice in society.
It is extremely tough to get a patriot like Kibria today, they said, adding that it will be a disgrace for the nation if the trial is prolonged.
The speakers said image of the Awami League government to which Kibria belonged will deteriorate if the trial is prolonged further during its tenure.
Shah AMS Kibria Foundation organised the discussion at Sufia Kamal auditorium at the National Museum in the city to observe Kibria's sixth death anniversary.
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said Kibria murder case is still under investigation, as the charge sheet submitted during the then government did not cite source of the grenade or the perpetrators.
He said it is indeed time-consuming to dig out things through reinvestigation, as the case investigation was not done in due time but there was a bid to bury the case was taken at state level.
He hoped that the real perpetrators will be unmasked in the probe. “We know and often say who the killers are. But when the matter would be taken for trial, it has to be proven in legal procedures.” Alam also alleged neglect after the attack on Kibria saying, “The life of the person (Kibria) could have been saved. But he lost his life because of negligence.
“Can the former prime minister free herself from the liability? The trial of Kibria killing will take place. People responsible for the negligence will also be brought to book.”
Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed said Kibria can be compared with only Kibria himself. “He (Kibria) was extremely talented and humble and was respectful to all while speaking.”
Former foreign secretary Faruque Chowdhury said Kibria was a language veteran and extremely patriotic.
"He (Kibria) loved his country so much that he wanted to join civil service instead of foreign service just to be in the country. The nation has to be indebted to Kibria.”
In the chair, Prof Emirates Dr Anisuzzaman said, “We have to stand against militancy or we will not only lose people like Kibria, but also our social strength would also weaken.”
Asma Kibria, widow of Kibria; Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star; Tarana Halim MP; and Shah Abdul Mussabir, cousin of Kibria; spoke among others.