Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Monday laid emphasis on the importance of living together in society, stressing Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ “message of reconciliation” is a very powerful message.
“It was a very powerful message of reconciliation from his (Dr Yunus) part,” he told reporters at the Foreign Service Academy, adding that the government is committed to ensuring the trial of those involved in crimes and killings during the July mass uprising.
Alam said Bangladesh’s vast majority people are peace-loving and they want to do politics peacefully. “We would like to see the beginning of that environment (for politics)”
Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir and Assistant Press Secretary Suchismita Tithi were also present.
Earlier, Chief Adviser Dr Yunus called for "reconciliation" after the July mass uprising that brought an end to the "brutal regime" of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with killing and enforced disappearances being the hallmarks of her 15-year long dictatorship.
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“Our country's future depends on our ability to overcome conflicts. We must find a way forward together," he said, urging all to remain on guard against any moves to perpetrate violence or cause bloodshed.
“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.
Press Secretary Alam said the national consensus-building commission, led by Dr Yunus, will hold its first dialogue with all political parties on February 15.
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Regarding “Operation Devil Hunt”, the Press Secretary said it was directed to make sure that in no way innocent people are affected and no one’s human rights are violated. There have been specific directives.”
He said the Chief Adviser directed that the violation of human rights will no way be allowed. “We are very serious. We are seriously monitoring this.”
The Press Secretary said the government is taking measures and the outcome is there has been no attack over the last couple of days.
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“We are highly concerned about people’s security. We are committed to ensuring everyone’s security. We are doing this,” he said.