Published: 12:06 AM, 24 May 2026
'Govt committed to speedy trial of Ramisa murder case'
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said the government is committed for speedy trial of Ramisha murder case. "This case will be completed within the shortest possible time," he said while addressing a workshop titled "Integrated Initiatives, Responsibilities and Implementation Strategies in Legal Aid" at the BRAC Centre Auditorium in Mohakhali, Dhaka, BSS reports.
The Directorate of Bangladesh Legal Aid and the BRAC Social Empowerment and Legal Protection Programme jointly organised the workshop.
Responding to a question from journalists on how long it may take to conclude the trial after submission of the charge sheet in the Ramisa murder case, the Law Minister said it took one month to complete the trial after the charge sheet was filed in the Asiya murder case in Magura. Citing the example of the 1948 Muluk Chand case, he added that the trial in that case was completed in a single day.
"If a charge sheet is submitted without following the provisions of the existing law, it may leave a 'fatal injury' to the prosecution's case. DNA evidence is crucial in such cases, and when the facility for DNA testing is available, it must be used. Although it usually takes several weeks or even months to obtain DNA test reports, efforts are underway to secure the report in the Ramisa murder case within 72 hours, and the matter has been given the highest priority by the government," the minister said.
He further said that government holidays for Eid will begin on May 25. If the DNA report is received before then and the charge sheet can be submitted ahead of the holidays, the trial process may begin immediately after Eid.
Highlighting the government's sincerity to ensure speedy disposal of the case, the minister said, "We hope we will be able to fulfill the expectations of the people at home and abroad."
He added, "If we move in the wrong direction, you will criticise us and guide us. We will not be reluctant in this regard."
Responding to a question on the rising incidents of child rape, Asaduzzaman said it is part of social degradation. He added that law enforcement agencies are working at their highest level to prevent such crimes, while also stressing the need to raise social awareness and further strengthen public trust in the justice system.
He said that although trial courts may award the death penalty, its execution requires approval from the higher court.
When his attention was drawn to the reported rape and pregnancy of a madrasa student in Netrokona, the law minister said the government is closely monitoring the matter.
Presided over by DG of the Bangladesh Legal Aid directorate Monjurul Hossain, the workshop was also addressed by Law and Justice Division Additional Secretary Khadem Ul Kayes.
