Dhaka, Bangladesh – Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen condemned the tragic incident of the Beanpole express being set ablaze, resulting in the death of four people, as a “Crime against Humanity” on Saturday. The minister expressed his outrage at the attack, labeling it as a deliberate attempt to undermine democratic values and disrupt the upcoming election scheduled for January 7.
Momen emphasized the significance of the timing of the incident, occurring just one day before the election, as a clear indication of the perpetrators’ intent to disrupt the democratic process in the country. The foreign minister described the act as an assault on democracy and a grave violation of the rights of citizens.
The deliberate act of setting fire to a train, resulting in the horrifying deaths of innocent passengers, was characterized as an abominable act by the minister. He stressed that the incident was a deliberate attempt to instill fear and panic among the population, in an effort to disrupt the democratic process and intimidate citizens.
Momen reassured the public that every effort would be made to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure exemplary punishment is administered according to the law. The tragic incident, which occurred in the Gopibagh Kacha Bazar area in the capital, resulted in the deaths of four people, including two children, and left numerous others injured.
The foreign minister’s strong condemnation of the attack and his commitment to seeking justice for the victims underscores the seriousness of the incident and the government’s determination to uphold democratic principles and ensure the safety and security of its citizens. The deliberate targeting of innocent civilians in an attempt to disrupt the democratic process is a matter of grave concern and requires swift and decisive action to bring the perpetrators to justice.