‘Will try to ensure some verdicts in our tenure’

The interim government will attempt to ensure justice for at least some of the murder cases related to the July-August uprising, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.

“The brutal killings in July and August must be properly addressed. We will try to deliver some verdicts within our short tenure,” she said.

The adviser was talking to reporters at the National Memorial in Savar while paying tribute to the Liberation War martyrs marking Independence Day.

Addressing the challenges faced by the government, she said, “There are conventional challenges that every government encounters. A process has now begun to build consensus on various reforms, and this must be carried forward through proper procedures with collective efforts.”

“Another key task is to ensure credible elections and meet public expectations,” she added.

Asked about the possibility of achieving political consensus, the adviser said, “Our expectation is that we will rise above personal and party interests for the sake of national interest.”

“However, different people perceive issues differently, and we need to bridge these differences. It will take time and must go through a process,” he added.

She expressed hope that experienced political leaders would prioritise national interests.