Activists of the Ganajagaran Mancha have expressed their dissatisfaction on the tribunal verdict that sentenced imprisonment until death to former BNP minister Abdul Alim for his involvement in crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.
Protesting the verdict, a procession was brought out from Shahbag at around 1pm, while a torch procession was also brought out later in the evening.
Imran H Sarkar, convenor of the Mancha said: “Ganajagaran Mancha and the nation hoped for the highest punishment for Abdul Alim; but we, as well as the nation, were dissatisfied after hearing the verdict.” Imran also urged the government to appeal with the Supreme Court against the verdict and to demand the highest punishment.
Maruf Rasul, another activist of Ganajagaran Mancha, said the verdict did not “fulfil the demand of the masses” as nine charges against Abdul Alim, including genocide, were proved.
Bangladesh Chhatra Moitri President Bappa Ditta Boshu said: “He who killed 585 innocent lives during the Liberation War, would get this tiny punishment, is very disappointing.”