Taqi murder: Protest rally held in Dhaka over 13-year delay in justice
Speakers at the rally alleged a lack of visible progress in the trial process despite the passage of more than a decade
A rally demanding justice for murdered Narayanganj teenager Tanvir Muhammad Taqi was held in front of the National Parliament building in the capital today (22 May), marking 13 years since the killing.
The programme, titled "Taqi Samabesh", began at 3pm on Manik Mia Avenue and was organised by Shontrash Nirmul Taqi Mancha.
Prominent citizens, cultural activists and political organisers joined the rally, calling for a speedy and fair trial in the widely discussed murder case.
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Cultural performances were presented by several organisations and performers, including Samageet Cultural Forum, Bottola, Prachyanat, musical group Kora, Warda Ashraf and Armin Musa.
Tanvir Muhammad Taqi was abducted on 6 March 2013, and his body was later recovered from the bank of the Shitalakkhya River in Narayanganj.
Despite the passage of 13 years, the trial in the murder case has yet to be completed.
Speakers at the rally expressed frustration over the lack of visible progress in the judicial process despite the emergence of significant evidence and investigation findings over the years.
