All cases will be withdrawn by August 31

Law Adviser of the interim government, Prof Asif Nazrul on Wednesday said that all cases filed during the student movement across the country would be withdrawn within August 31, report UNB.

He said this while briefing reporters at the Secretariat in the capital.

The Law Adviser said the cases filed in Dhaka during the student-led movement will be withdrawn by today (August 15).

Asif Nazrul informed that cases filed against journalist Rozina Islam and Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna would also be withdrawn.

Moreover, Rozina's passport has been returned to her, he added.

Asif Nazrul said the killings during the student movement-between July 1 and August 5--will be tried at the International Crimes Tribunal and efforts are being made to investigate the incidents under the supervision of the United Nations.