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Download PDF The government would take steps if Awami League (AL) chief Sheikh Hasina returns home, Communications Adviser M A Matin said yesterday.
Asked whether Hasina, now in UK on her way back home, would be arrested after arrival, he said, “the government would think about what steps would be taken against her.” Matin, however, declined to elaborate.
The communications adviser also said that he had no knowledge of the AL chief’s journey back to the country.
He was talking to the journalists after a meeting with Finance Adviser Mirza Azizul Islam at the Secretariat.
Matin, also the chairman of national co-ordination committee for combating crime, declined to make any comment on the press note issued by the government on Wednesday, terming it ’sensitive’. “The press note was issued by the home ministry and I should not say anything beyond what is mentioned in it,” he added.
Asked whether actions would be taken against any other political leaders, he said, “I do not know.”
Matin also expressed his ignorance about the activities centring Khaleda Zia’s leaving home.
When his attention was drawn towards the clarification sought by British High Commission on the press note, he said that the government would do it.
Meanwhile, Law, Justice and Information Adviser Mainul Hosein said yesterday that he did not know who had telephoned the newspaper offices on Wednesday to stop publication of the statement of Hasina, after a ban was imposed on her returning home.
The PID (Press Information Department) did not do that, he told the journalists at his secretariat office, claming that the media is enjoying freedom.
He, however, observed that since there is a state of emergency in the country, it is not negative if PID gives any suggestions. “The fundamental rights of the people do not work at present,” he added.
April 21st, 2007 at 1:01 am
We are confused as to why Extortion charges against Mrs.Hasina Wajed has not been investigated as yet. If the charge was true people would have known the truth .
Her past call for destruction of National economy
by paralysing the business activities can never be forgotten. No peace loving people will agree with her hidden short & Venomous temper disguised under her soft smile.
Thank you.