The murder of Jagannath University Masters student Nazimuddin Samad by assailants we have strong reason to believe were religious extremists was a most despicable crime committed in cold blood, and should be condemned in the harshest manner by all.
The police must leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the killers are found and brought to justice. As of now, the perpetrators have not even been identified yet. And even though the chant “Allahu Akbar” was heard at the site of the murder, which was crowded at the time, witnesses have so far been reluctant to come forward with information.
It should be the topmost priority of our law enforcement to get to the bottom of the Nazim murder, and for the government to send a strong message that those who commit murder, in the name of religion or not, will never get away with impunity.
Regrettably, the murder of 28-year-old Nazim was not an isolated incident. In recent times, the country has seen the horrifying, brutal killings of secular bloggers and authors, such as Oyasiqur Rahman, Avijit Roy, and numerous others.
Just earlier this year, Hindu priest Jagneshwar Roy was stabbed to death, allegedly by JMB and Shibir members.
We cannot allow Bangladesh to become a haven for religious extremists, who get away with murder after murder. These crimes not only take away innocent lives and destroy families, but threaten to destroy the secular fabric of our nation and divide our society.
We cannot let extremists win. These crimes must be made to stop.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
