Sultana’s death in Rab custody won’t impact US-Bangla ties
Says foreign minister
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said that the death of Sultana Jesmine in Rab custody won't impact the US- Bangladesh relations.
"This type of incident can happen suddenly. You can see such accidents happening in the US almost every day," he said.
The minister made the remarks at the foreign ministry while responding to journalists' queries regarding the death of Sultana.
"Just this week, children were killed in a mass shooting in the US. Is the relationship with anyone getting worse? I don't think an accident like this will spoil our bilateral relationship."
Sultana, 38, an office assistant of Naogaon Municipality-Chandipur Union Land Office, was picked up by a Rab-5 patrol team on March 22 while she was on the way to work in the morning.
She died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital on March 24, according to hospital authorities.
Momen yesterday said Bangladesh needs no lessons on democracy from others.
"Bangladesh is the only country where 30 lakh people laid down their lives for the struggle of democracy, justice and human rights."
The minister said the democracy in Bangladesh is very strong now.