State to press for maximum punishment: Asaduzzaman

JHENAIDAH, May 31 (BSS): Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday said the prosecution would seek the maximum punishment for the accused in the sensational Ramisa rape and murder case, the trial of which is set to begin tomorrow.

"We expect that the available evidence will ensure the maximum punishment for the accused," he said.

The law minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a financial assistance cheque distribution programme held this morning at the auditorium of Shailkupa Upazila Parishad in Jhenaidah district. The Jhenaidah Zila Parishad organised the programme.

Md Asaduzzaman said that five members had been requested from the opposition party for the constitutional amendment committee, adding that they (opposition) had informed the government they would later announce their decision. "We are now waiting for their decision," he said.