Dhaka University Teachers Association (DUTA) yesterday urged the government to enact a law to stop petrol bomb attacks and ensure security of people in the country.
Terming the recent political violence during ongoing blockade and hartals enforced by the BNP-led 20-party alliance a heinous crime, DUTA demanded that the government ensure exemplary punishment to the culprits, who hurl petrol bomb on the people.
At a press conference at the DU Teachers Club Auditorium, the university teachers also urged the government to provide adequate compensation to the victims of the political violence and arson attacks.
In a written speech, DUTA General Secretary Prof Dr ASM Maksud Kamal said the government must introduce a law to prevent petrol bomb attacks like the Acid Oporadh Damon law.
He also compared the recent violence to the atrocities occurred during the Second World War.
Prof Maksud announced that one day’s salary of the DUTA members will be donated for the rehabilitation and treatment of the victims of such violence.
Former DUTA president Prof Anawar Hossian, Executive Member Prof Akhturuzzamn, member Prof AJM Shafiul Alam Buiyan, and Treasurer Shiblee Rubayatul Islam, among others, were present on the occasion.
