Advocate Mohammad Ali, the newly elected Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association, on Friday said he is ready to extend any necessary legal assistance to ensure justice in the rape and killing of child Ramisa.
He expressed deep grief, strong condemnation, and protest over the brutal and tragic murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter.
In a statement, the Supreme Court Bar leader said such brutality against an innocent child has shaken the conscience of the entire nation. "Such a heinous crime can never be acceptable in any civilized society," he said.
Advocate Mohammad Ali extended his gratitude to the Prime Minister, the Home Minister, and the Law Minister, alongside the authorities concerned, for taking prompt actions.
He noted that the leadership has already issued directives to ensure an immediate, neutral investigation to bring the actual perpetrators to justice and deliver exemplary punishment in the shortest possible time.
Expressing profound condolences to Ramisa’s bereaved family, the elected Secretary of the apex court bar announced that he stands ready to provide any necessary legal assistance to ensure justice is served.
"Ensuring the safety of children and establishing justice is a collective responsibility of the state and society. Let us all raise our voices against such injustice," he added.
According to police sources, Ramisa, a class-II student, was brutally killed inside a residential flat in the capital's Pallabi area on May 19, an incident that sparked widespread public outrage and condemnation across the country.