Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (January 14) said required measures will be taken against the arsonists and their masters so that none can burn the people to death and such heinous acts.

The premier made the remarks while speaking at a post-election greeting and view exchange meeting with leaders and activists of Kotalipara AL and associate bodies in Kotalipara Upazila Chattar in Gopalganj.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's younger daughter and prime minister's younger sister Sheikh Rehana was present.

Sheikh Hasina, also president of the ruling Awami League (AL), said many persons involved in the arson violence and their masters have already been brought to book while the remaining others must be netted after scrutinizing the video footages of the CCTV cameras which are now available everywhere.

"None of those who have done such heinous acts will be spared. We are currently taking measures against them and will continue the legal actions against others," she said.

The Prime Minister came down heavily on the BNP-Jamaat clique for their activities for what they call democracy, saying, "Their movement means burning people to death alive and torching vehicles, including buses and trains."

She said they did the same thing this time in the name of movement to prevent the 12th parliamentary election what they had done in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

BDST: 1927 HRS, JAN 14, 2024
MSK