The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Awami League is disappointed at the Supreme Court decision of allowing appeal against the death penalty to 12 ex-army officials in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib murder case. "We as well as the whole nation are disappointed, afflicted and agitated as the Supreme Court granted the applications by the condemned prisoners seeking to appeal against their death sentences. I believe there is no reason of granting the leave to appeal in this case," AL acting president Zillur Rahman told reporters at his Gulshan residence on Sunday.

He said they would continue legal batle against this and hoped of victory.

"We don't believe in disorderliness as we have confidence in the rule of law," Zillur said and hoped of early conclusion of the hearing. He advised the party workers to remain calm and united. About the unity, he said the 14-party alliance and those believe in the spirit of liberation war would meet on September 29. The meeting will take decision of united stand about dialogue with the Election Commission on electoral reforms.

AL presidium member Tofail Ahmed said 14-party alliance still remains united. There are no coordinated activities because of restriction on politics.

He said he was given the task of maintaining unity in the 14-party alliance. He would contact other like minded parties including CPB. "But I am not the coordinator of the 14-party. The coordinator is now under detention," Tofail added.