Govt to form commission to identify Bangabandhu killing plotters: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq said on Monday the government in principle agreed to form a commission to identify the perpetrators behind the killing of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reports BSS.

"This commission will be a very important institution as it is going to perform a major duty. So Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and cabinet members will hold meeting to figure out the outline of its activities, take decision on nominating its chairman and members," he said.

The minister came up with the remarks while talking to newsmen at a programme to serve improved diet among children of Government Shishu Paribar at Tejgaon in the city, marking the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning Day.

"I cannot take decision on forming this commission alone. I will discuss the matter with the Prime Minister soon and take decision on this jointly," Anisul Huq added.

While replying to a question on bringing back fugitive convict of the August 21 grenade attack case, Tarique Rahman, the law minister said the government is trying to bring all the fugitive convicts back to the country.

"BNP actually does not believe in Bangladesh. Whenever they went to power, they committed something that go against the interest of the country. They made people like Nizami and Mozahid ministers. The made Shah Azizur Rahman Prime Minister, passed indemnity ordinance. Now they are making threats of lodging complaints to foreign powers," Anisul added.

Earlier, the minister in his brief speech shed light on the ideology and policies of Bangabandhu and advised the children to uphold that ideology.