Govt's main goal is to bring back the July mass murderers: Press Secretary

Shafiqul Alam, the Chief Adviser's Press Secretary, said on Friday that bringing back the perpetrators of the July atrocities is the government's primary mission and solemn pledge.

"Our primary goal is to bring back the perpetrators of the July massacre. "This is our oath and commitment," he explained.

The press secretary made the remarks while kicking off an inter-college football tournament at Magura Government High School on Friday morning.

He stated that the fascist government killed numerous students and people during the 2024 July Uprising and that the International Crimes Tribunal has proven that the regime committed genocide.

The International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death. "We want them extradited to the country," Shafiqul Alam said, adding that they have the right to appeal.

"We will do our best to ensure that their verdicts are carried out expeditiously in accordance with domestic and international legal procedures," he said.

"We will bring back to Bangladesh everyone whose hands have been stained with blood. This is our obligation to the martyrs, our oath. If we fail, the next generation will assume this responsibility. "There will be no concessions on this issue," the press secretary added.

Noting that the country's people are united, he stated that those who killed or crippled their children must be brought back to face justice.

"We have approximately 70 days until the election. We are not sure if we will be able to finish this in that time frame, but we will try," Shafiqul Alam added.

He described BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia as a national and popular leader, saying, "Khaleda Zia is our national leader. She leads the masses." She is not only the BNP's leader."

"We pray for her recovery. Her presence is critical for Bangladesh. We hope she will participate and run in the election," the press secretary said.

Noting that the government is working to hold a free, fair, neutral, and credible election, he stated, "A fair election will be held by February 15 of next year with the participation of all political parties."

According to Shafiqul Alam, the Election Commission (EC) has already completed discussions with all political parties.

Magura District Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md Abdul Kader, Magura Municipality Administrator Imtiaz Hossain, District Sports Officer BM Sazin Ishrat, and sports organiser Barik Nonjam Barky attended the event.