UNB: Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday said they will take steps if they get further details from UNICEF which said at least 32 children were killed during July’s protests, with many more injured and detained.
“We will request UNICEF; we want to know the names and addresses of these 32 children in detail. Once we get this, we will take steps,” he said after announcing party programs for Sunday and Monday conference at Dhanmondi party office. Quader said innocent children do not fall under any political consideration and there is no benefit for the ruling party by killing innocent children.
“There is no benefit for the ruling party by killing innocent children. What’s our benefit? It’s a benefit for those who are trying to take advantage of children’s bodies. It’s the reality,” he added. The government said it remains committed to hold accountable through proper investigation all those responsible for each incident n See more page 3