Fair probe into Nasreen's death demanded
Staff Correspondent
Nasreen Huq Memorial Committee yesterday demanded a fair investigation into the death of Nasreen, then country director of the ActionAid, and speedy trial of the case.No significant progress with the case has been made so far, although seven months have elapsed after her death, members of the committee said at a press conference at Naripokkho office in the city. The committee organised the press conference on the occasion of her birth anniversary. Nasreen, also a prominent social activist, died when her official car crushed her at the car park of her residence at Dhanmondi on April 24. There were a number of speculations surrounding the death of Nasreen as she had taken a strong position against the Asia Energy's contract for extraction of coal from Phulbari mine and was well known for her progressive views, but no attempts have been taken to solve the mystery, said the committee members. Reading out a written statement, Kamrunnahar said the committee members had discussions with the chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the case and they came to know that there is no headway. "We are completely in the dark about the progress of the case," said Geeta Das, assistant convener of the committee. The CID, however, did not say clearly whether they are facing any obstacles to investigating the death and submitting the charge sheet, she added. The information retrieved from her laptop could also not be disclosed, the committee members said. Paying tribute to Nasreen Huq, they said she was an outstanding social activist who dreamt of bringing about changes in society, but her premature death has shattered everything. "We, however, want to turn her dreams into reality. So, we have started holding discussions with individuals and different organisations with a view to working together to reach the goal," said Nilufar Banu of Women for Women. "We have not yet designed anything concrete for this purpose. However, we call on all to put forward their suggestions in this regard," she added. Committee members Rehnuma Ahmed, Rina Roy and Habibunnesa were present at the press conference.
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