So far, even though two days have elapsed since his fate was consigned to the hangman, Mir Quasem has not decided if he wishes to file the mercy petition. Mir Quasem is lodged in a condemned cell in this prison. The only hope of an escape from the gallows is to seek clemency for his crimes from the president and hope that president forgives him. On Wednesday, Kashimpur prison's Jailer Nasir Uddin had said that if Mir Quasem did not seek clemency, the jail authorities would be ready with preparations for his hanging. The state authorities, on the other hand, have said that Mir Quasem will be provided with "reasonable time" to decide on whether or not he wishes to seek clemency.​

Source: bd News24 September 02, 2016 09:00 UTC