Bangladesh has sought the help of foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka and New Delhi to bring back the absconding killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of the country.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen asked for the assistance in a virtual meeting participated by diplomats of different countries on Sunday.
Eighty-three ambassadors and high commissioners stationed in Dhaka and New Delhi took part in the event organized to mark the 45th death anniversary of Bangabandhu and national mourning day, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Law Minister Anisul Huq, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen also participated.
Five killers of Bangabandhu are still at large in different countries, the foreign minister said, adding that of them, the whereabouts of two is known.
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The government does not know the location of the other three, he added, requesting all the friendly countries to help in tracing and bringing them back to face justice.
Dr Momen said that the administration wanted to execute the verdict of the Bangabandhu killing case to ensure justice, rule of law and good governance.
The trial that was delayed due to the existence of Indemnity Ordinance from 1975 to 1996 was completed maintaining maximum transparency, said the minister, highlighting the context of the country’s independence and the role of Bangabandhu to safeguard democracy.
All the participants stood for a minute silently to show respect to slain Bangabandhu and the members of his family.