'Failure to bring culprits to book has tarnished country's image'

Family members of slain former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria and members of civil society line up along a road at Shahbagh in the city yesterday to demand trial of the perpetrators of the gruesome murder. PHOTO: STAR

The peaceful demonstration was held as part of the 'Blue for Peace' programme initiated by Kibria's family.

The failure of the government to bring the attackers to book has tarnished the image of the country abroad, said Asma Kibria, wife of Kibria.

Demanding trial of the perpetrators of all bomb and grenade attacks in the country, she said such attacks are taking place again and again as the culprits go unpunished.

She also said the people want to live in a peaceful and secured environment, calling for effective steps to stop bomb attacks.

Awami League Joint Secretary Obaidul Quader, AL leader Rashed Moharraf and Kibria's family members joined the demonstration.

Kibria, also an Awami League leader, was killed in a grenade attack at Habiganj on January 27.

The next Blue for Peace programme will be held in Science Laboratory area in the city on September 29.