Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu deems the opposition BNP’s silence over the Supreme Court verdict sentencing Jamaat-e- Islami leader Quader Molla to death is a threat to democracy.
Inu shared his thoughts on the issue with journalists at his Secretariat office on Wednesday afternoon.
“The opposition leader Khaleda Zia’s silence following the appellate division’s verdict is mysterious. She has shown thumb to the rule of law. This silence is a sad news for democracy and also a threat to it,” said Inu.
Supreme Court turned the life term of Quader to a death sentence on Tuesday.
Abdul Quader Molla was given life term on February 5 for war crimes by International Crimes Tribunal. Pro-liberation general people felt the verdict was lenient given the severity of his war crimes. The verdict triggered a huge protest that led to the amendment of ICT Act.
The death sentence was celebrated by almost all except BNP and its allies. Many even called for prompt execution of the verdict.
Referring to an article in the Constitution, Inu said ‘subordinates’ are bound to accept a verdict delivered by the appellate division.
“She (Khaleda Zia) has shown her shameless support for war criminals by keeping silence after the verdict. She has proved she does not care about the sacrifices made by the martyrs, mother and sisters; she does not care about justice.”
Inu reminded people of the opposition leader’s effort to render the tribunal controversial nationally and internationally.
“The opposition leader’s stubborn favour of war criminals can only be likened to that of Pakistan’s refusal to apologise for the 1971. She is also trying to shelter the cleric who is an enemy to democracy, humanity and women.”
“Break your (Khaleda Zia) silence, support the trial of the war criminals.”
Source: Bd news24
