Retrial of Jessore Udichi blast case demanded

Hundreds of cultural activists staged a demonstration at Shabeb Bazaar zero point chanting slogans demanding re-investigation of case. All the 23 accused in the case were acquitted by a court in jessore, mentioning "inadequacy" in the investigation report.

Speakers at the rally alleged that the case was not properly investigated as some influential men in the government were behind to save the killers.

They also demanded security of cultural activists in the country.

They threatened to launch a tougher agitation if the gruesome incident is not re-investigated and the killers are punished.

The rally was addressed by, among other, Rajsahahi Udichi President Alamgir Hossian, central Udichi member Prof Bidhan Chandra Das, and other leaders.