Dhaka, Dec 28 (V7N)— The unity that once united the nation during the July coup has now fractured, posing a significant challenge in the pursuit of justice, said Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman. Speaking at a national dialogue titled Unity, Reform and Elections organized by the Forum for Bangladesh Studies at the Khamarbari Krishibid Institute in the capital on Saturday, Asaduzzaman expressed concerns about the disunity hindering progress in prosecuting the perpetrators of the coup.

"As of now, some are focused on land grabs, others are focused on gaining power or positions. However, the level of unity needed to hold the murderers accountable has not been achieved," said Asaduzzaman. He emphasized that the spirit of unity, which was instrumental in standing together during the July Revolution, is now broken, making it harder to push forward with the judicial process.

He stressed that despite these challenges, his determination to pursue justice remains unwavering. "The more pressure you apply, the more we will be determined to move this matter forward," he asserted, urging citizens to remain vigilant and support the efforts of the state in achieving justice.

Referring to the political divides and the issue of false cases, Asaduzzaman addressed concerns regarding potential conflicts with the War Crimes Tribunal. "The tribunal formed to try crimes against humanity is governed by the International Crimes Special Tribunal-1973 Act No. 19. This law defines crimes such as murder, torture, and disappearances, and the tribunal will focus on crimes committed against civilians for political purposes," he clarified.

The Attorney General further explained that the goal of the tribunal is not to seek revenge but to provide justice. "We do not want to take revenge. We want to judge. We want to free the next generation from a historical responsibility," he said.

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