Says law minister

BSS, Dhaka

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said the government will not obstruct any peaceful movement of BNP, but it (government) will act strongly against any unruly activities in the name of movement.

“If they (BNP) try to bring back the days of arson and vandalisation, the government will crush them with an iron fist. None will be exempted. The government is not arresting the leaders and activists of BNP in any new cases. Only the fugitive accused are being arrested in old cases,” he said.

The minister said this while talking to newsmen after inaugurating the new building of Kalampur Sub-Registrar Office in Dhamrai.

While replying to a question, he said the government will not tolerate any oppression on journalists and would definitely take action if they file any complaint.