Intellectuals' reaction to police attack on teachers

Fifteen highly respected intellectuals of the country in a statement have expressed their reaction to the atrocious attack by the members of the law enforcing agency on the primary schoolteachers who tried to bring out a rally in Dhaka recently. They expressed their grief and shock terming the police action as 'violent' and demanded trial of the members of the police force responsible for the heinous act. They added that the law enforcers of the country needed proper training on human rights in order to deter them from acting violently and inhumanly. They further suggested that the teachers' demands be considered for the well-being of the nation's education sector.
The signatories to the statement are not only highly respected citizens but also the conscience of the nation. Therefore, we hope the incumbent government will pay heed to the intellectuals' voice without any delay.