DHAKA, Nov 27, 2019 (BSS) – Terming today’s judgement in sensational Holey
Artisan Bakery attack case as epoch-making, Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey
Alam said this verdict proved once again that Bangladesh is sincere in
uprooting militancy.
“It also proved that we are able to take quick step in curbing militancy.
This verdict will brighten our country’s image which were somewhat tarnished
by that monstrous attack,” he said at a press briefing at his Supreme Court
office today.
Emphasizing on social movement against militancy, the chief state counsel
said it is actually sad that students of different reputed educational
institutes are getting involved in such crimes.
“This verdict will send a message to the militants and likeminded people
and we would try our best to ensure upholding of this judgment in the High
Court,” the attorney general added.
Earlier in the day, Dhaka Anti-terrorism Special Tribunal sentenced seven
out of total eight accused to death in the case lodged over horrific militant
attack on the capital’s Holey Artisan Bakery in 2016 that claimed lives of 20
innocent people.