United News of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday extended thanks to the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister and the Home Minister for ensuring the swift investigation and bringing perpetrators of the murder of eight-year old Ramisa to justice. He also praised the effective role played by the relevant ministries and law enforcement agencies in quickly identifying the perpetrators and bringing them under the law. The PM expressed his appreciation during a meeting of the parliamentary business advisory committee held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban before the 13th Parliament went into its first budget session at 3:00pm, said a press release issued by Parliament Secretariat. He said the government's strong commitment to maintaining law and order was reflected in the swift investigation, identification and arrest of the perpetrators in the brutal and heartbreaking murder. The Prime Minister expressed optimism that the judicial process in this case would be completed swiftly and fairly and the convicts would get appropriate punishment in accordance with the existing laws of the country. He also called upon members of the law enforcement agencies, investigation officials and all concerned to continue demonstrating the same level of professionalism and dedication in ensuring public safety. Other members of the business advisory committee, who were present at the meeting, also highly appreciated the prompt measures taken in connection with the incident and expressed the hope that the government's zero-tolerance policy against crimes would continue in the future. Earlier on Sunday, a Dhaka tribunal sentenced prime accused Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death in the case filed over the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter in the city’s Pallabi area. The judgment in the sensational case was delivered in just 19 days following the incident, which sparked widespread outrage and prompted the government to pledge quick justice. On May 21, two days after the murder, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the house of Ramisa Akter and consoled the family.