State to press for maximum punishment in Ramisa case: Asaduzzaman

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today (31 May) said the prosecution would seek the maximum punishment for the accused in the Ramisa rape and murder case, the trial of which is set to begin tomorrow (1 June).

"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.

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.

He further said that it was the responsibility of all to protect society and the state from the menace of drugs, urging everyone to remain united against drug abuse. "There will be no compromise on drugs," the minister added.

The law minister stated the government would provide family cards to 40 million households across the country as part of its commitments. He said farmer cards had already been introduced in different areas and would be gradually rolled out nationwide. He also said plans were underway to provide government allowances to imams of mosques and priests of temples.

Jhenaidah Zila Parishad Administrator M A Majid presided over the meeting, which was also addressed by Deputy Commissioner Md Noman Hossain, Shailkupa Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Mahfuzur Rahman, among others.

Senior joint general secretary of Jhenaidah BNP Abdus Salam Biswas, Upazila BNP General Secretary Humayun Babur Firoz, and Officer-in-Charge of Shailkupa Police Station Humayun Kabir Mollah were also present, among others.