Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed believes that public expectations have been fulfilled due to the swift verdict in the rape and murder case of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter.
"This is how we want to establish the rule of law in the country - according to public expectations," he said, calling the promptness of the police investigation and trial a milestone, at the Secretariat following the verdict on Sunday.
He spoke of watching the verdict on television, saying: "This was a very sensational case for our country. I am announcing an award for the police force today. This incident has created quite a stir. As per public expectations, we have cooperated in conducting the trial by making arrests, conducting DNA tests and issuing charge sheets in a short time."
The home minister said the court proceedings were conducted after cancelling the Eid holidays for those involved in the case out of state and social responsibility.
Stating that the government had also appointed lawyers for the accused in the interest of justice, he said: "There are two suspects. There was nothing very difficult to prove. We were able to prove it. The court has granted justice."
