'Defeated forces of ’71 carrying out bomb attacks'

They also criticised the government, saying that its indifference to the growing fanaticism and militancy has encouraged the perpetrators of bombings to attack repeatedly.

Asma Kibria, widow of slain former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria, initiated the 'Blue for Peace' programme to press the demand for trial of those involved in all bomb attacks.

Wearing blue clothes, family members of Kibria, Mohila Awami League leaders and civil society members formed a human chain at Dhanmondi Russell Square in the city yesterday demanding that all the killers of political leaders, including Kibria, be brought to book.

Asma Kibria said there is no security of life in the country as religious militants have been carrying out suicide bomb attacks.

"What can we expect from this government? Nothing as the Jamaat-e-Islami, who is the father of all militant groups, is a partner of the ruling alliance," she said.

She also vowed to continue the protest programme until the real killers are arrested.

Among others, Bangabandhu Jubo Parishad Joint Secretary Prabir Sarkar, BCL Leader Sagar Haldar, and civil society members Shyamoli Nasrin and Sibani Das took part in the human chain.

Representatives of Lalita Kala Academy, Sonar Bangla Jubo Parishad, and Bangladesh Muktijuddha Sangsad also joined the programme.

The next 'Blue for Peace' programme will be held at Shyamoli near Shishu Palli in the city on December 29.