Corrupt people must face trial, says PM

Case against Khaleda filed by her favourite persons, she says

FE Team | Published: February 14, 2018 23:36:13 | Updated: February 14, 2018 23:46:31

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks at a reception to her by Italy Awami League in Rome on Tuesday. — PID

ROME (Italy), Feb 14 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the trial of those involved in corruption, terrorism and militancy must be held as the government wants to build a peaceful environment in the country.
"I want to tell you just one thing that those who will indulge in corruption, terrorism and militancy must face trial," she said.
The Prime Minister was speaking at a reception accorded to her by the Italy unit of Awami League at Parco Dei Principi Grand hotel here on Tuesday with its president haji M Idris Farazi in the chair.
About the recent verdict in a case where BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was convicted along with others, Hasina said the case was filed by Khaleda Zia's favourite people Moeen Uddin, Fakhruddin and Iajuddin. "Awami League didn't lodge the case."
The Prime Minister said whenever BNP comes to power it turns the country into a den of corruption.
"I had said investigation would have to be conducted and the report on every case will have submitted ... we wanted to see that what the merit of the case is," she said.
Hasina said, "I didn't withdraw any case and I didn't allow it ... why should I do it? I knew I didn't commit any graft."