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Thursday, January 1, 2009

[ALOCHONA] Hasina seeks UN assistance for trial of war criminals

Hasina seeks UN assistance for trial of war criminals
 
wami League President and the Premier-in-waiting Sheikh Hasina has sought cooperation of the United Nation for trial of war criminals in Bangladesh. Hasina asked for the legal assistance on Thursday while a Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General, Ian Martin called on her at the Dhanmondi Sudha Sadan residence in the capital.

Quoting her, Mohammad Jamir said, "During the meeting with the UN representative, our leader Hasina urged the apex body of the International Community to prove assistance as per the International Law to ensure the trial of the war criminals."

Asked about the outcome of the meeting, the UN representative assured the would be Prime Minster Hasina to provide all sorts of assistance to resolve the longstanding political issue which was also included in the AL Election Manifesto.

He mentioned that the UN delegation also discussed with Hasina how the United Nation can extend its support to gear up the governing system of the country.Talking to the newsmen Ian Martin said that he came to congratulate Sheikh Hasina on her poll victory.

"It's my privilege to congratulate Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh on this democratic occasion," he said.He assured the AL President to provide all-out cooperation to the Bangladesh Government the days ahead.

Asked about the BNP position regarding the election result, the UN Secretary General's envoy declined to respond to any question only saying, "We have sent our separate team to observe the election."

Earlier, Sheikh Hasina asked her party leaders and activists to continue their political activities by shunning the politics of vengeance and work for the welfare of the country and its people.

"People rejected the erstwhile ruling coalition for their widespread corruption, terrorism and looting. AL leaders and activists must realise this fact considering people's hopes and aspirations," former Premier Hasina continued, "If you do like them, you better understand what fate would wait for you."

"Remain clam, forgive their misdeeds and lead a disciplined life. Be careful about your work so that none can accuse you of resorting to repression and harassment to anyone," she directed her party leaders and activists, waiting in front of her Dhanmondi residence to greet her yesterday noon.

Wishing the huge crowed, mostly the newly elected MPs and district leaders, with a loud speaker from the rooftop of Sudha Sadan, the AL President said, "Happy New Year. Work unitedly to build up a 'Sonar Bangla' earlier dreamt of by the father of nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Muijibur Rahman ."

Dhanmondhi number 5 road yesterday continued to experience a mad rush as thousands of party men and well-wishers thronged to the Sudha Sadan to get a glance of Hasina.

Leaders of AL and other associate bodies, professionals, civil society, newly elected members of the ninth parliament, different socio-cultural organsations and foreign delegates called on Hasina and congratulated her. Many of them presented bouquet of flowers, boats made of flowers and sweetmeats to the AL President.Hasina also greeted the crowed through a video-conference.

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