Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday called for "reconciliation" after the July mass uprising that brought an end to the "brutal regime" of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasaina with killing and enforced disappearances being the hallmarks of her 15 year-long dictatorship.

“Our country's future depends on our ability to overcome conflict. We must find a way forward together," he said.

Prof Yunus made his remarks while meeting with some of the families of the victims who were killed and injured during the July mass uprising.

Trial should be fair, there shouldn’t be any injustice: Dr Yunus

He also announced that the interim government would begin providing financial assistance to these families.

The Chief Adviser personally distributed cheques to families of 21 people who were martyred and seven persons injured during the uprising.

Govt working with security forces to keep law and order: Prof Yunus

He reassured the families and the citizens of Bangladesh that all killings and enforced disappearances would be investigated and the perpetrators would be brought to justice, in a legal process that he stressed must be fair.

Dr Yunus also urged the families to remain on guard against any moves to perpetrate violence or cause bloodshed.

“The main thing about a trial is that it should be a fair trial...There should be no injustice. This struggle took place, and this sacrifice happened because we stood against injustice. If we indulge in injustice, where is the difference between them and us?” he asked rhetorically.

“We will not indulge in injustice. Those who break the law will face its consequences. But for those who haven't, we will tell them that 'You have caused me a lot of pain, but I will not do the same for you. This is your country, too. The country belongs to all of us. We all are children of this soil’,” said the Chief Adviser.

"They need to be brought to the right path. They need to be told that what you have done was wrong. You have to make them understand that their path is wrong and they should apologise for what they have done. This is how our country should move forward. Constant conflict will only hold us back," he added.