Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed spoke to reporters after meeting with the family of Class II schoolgirl Ramisa, who was brutally murdered after being raped in Pallavi of the capital. At the time, he said,
Prime Minister Tariq Rahman went to meet Ramisa’s family at around 10 pm on Thursday (May 21). Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Law Minister Asaduzzaman, Sports State Minister Aminul Haque, Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Shafiqul Islam Milton and Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. Local leaders of BNP including AKM Shamchul Islam.
Prime Minister Tariq Rahman has assured Ramisa’s family that he will bear all the expenses of her elder sister’s education and other incidental expenses, the Home Minister said. He said, “Also, they wanted a safe haven for Ramisa’s parents and sister; That too has been promised by the Prime Minister, arrangements will be made in the shortest possible time.’
When asked what Ramisa’s family said or wanted to the Prime Minister, Salahuddin Ahmad said, “The family wants fairness and justice as soon as possible.” It is the number one demand in the family and that is normal. Then they have another daughter (Ramisa’s sister) so that she can stay safely and study. Gets a better life; That’s why he asked for help. That will be arranged by the honorable Prime Minister as soon as possible.’
At this time, the journalists want to know, is Tarek Rahman taking the responsibility that he said to take personally or as the Prime Minister? In response, the Home Minister said, “Tareek Rahman has done many such humanitarian activities all over the country even before he became the Prime Minister.” He took (this responsibility) personally. And he can give help from the Prime Minister’s fund.’
