The Barisal unit of Ekatturer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee yesterday demanded restoration of the original constitution of 1972 and banning of Jamaat-e-Islami without delay.
The demands were voiced at a human chain formed in front of Ashwini Kumar Hall in the city to mark the 23rd anniversary of the platform.
The programme was presided over by Akkas Hossain, noted cultural activist of the city.
Shanti Das, secretary of the Barisal unit of the organisation, Advocate AK Azad of CPB, Rabeya Khatun of Mahila Parishad, Nazrul Huq Nilu of Workers Party, and NGO organiser Anwar Zahid addressed the rally among others.
The speakers called for the full restoration of the constitution of 1972 and demanded speedier trial and punishment of war criminals.
They said: “War criminals are a threat for Bangalee nationalism, culture and heritage. There is no alternative to trying the war criminals to pay proper respect to the martyrs of the liberation war, uphold humanity, establish rule of law, and safeguard Bangladesh’s sovereignty and independence.”
They emphasised on upholding the spirit of the liberation war in every aspect of Bangalee life. People should remember that the independence was not the result of a sudden declaration by any particular person on a particular day. Rather it was the culmination of a long journey and preparation.
They noted that the war criminals were never forgiven by any authority as the crimes were not done against any person but against the birth of a nation.
They urged everyone to create awareness about the deeds of the war criminals through socio-cultural activities.
