Law Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Thursday evening said no extrajudicial killings will be accepted in the country, noting that the incidents of mob justice shocked them all.
He said the government would take every possible step to stop such incidents and immediate action will be taken against those who’re involved in it.
Responding to a question at a media briefing at Foreign Service Academy, the Law Adviser said three persons have already been arrested.
Responding to a question on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Asif Nazrul said Bangladesh has an extradition treaty with India and it can seek anyone under the treaty if they are convicted.
SHUJAN-Citizens for Good Governance Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar and Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Mahfuj Alam also spoke at the briefing.
“Our key focus is to work. It's a public service. We don't want repetition of what happened in the past,” said Badiul Alam, head of the Commission for reforming the Election Commission.
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, Deputy Press Secretaries Abul Kalam Azad Majumder and Apurba Jahangir were present.
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