However, seven years after the verdict, the two war criminals are still fugitives in the eyes of law as they remain untouched. As the nation mourns the martyred intellectuals today, a lack of visible initiatives by the government to bring back the notorious war criminals delays Bangladesh's due justice. The Interpol website features the photo, name, age, and nationality of Ashraf and Mueen in their red list of wanted persons, however, the extradition process remains in dark. Home Ministry officials said both the war criminals are residing in such countries that are against the capital punishment. The government must proceed with the process, and show us the sincerity to bring some comfort for the families, instead of uttering only promises," he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 13, 2020 15:33 UTC