The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Awami League presidium member Suranjit Sengupta yesterday said the government wants to 'fish in troubled water' by setting free four teachers of Rajshahi University through unsolicited clemency.

"It's a blessing in disguise but the government seems want to fish in troubled water," Suranjit told reporters at his residence. He said the action proved that the Government is suffering from indecision. "This has eroded the image of the government."

AL leader said the teachers detained on charge of provoking August 20-21 campus unrest had sought release and withdrawal of cases against them. They or their families did not seek clemency from the President.

Suranjit said the government claimed the teachers were set free upon mercy petition, which the teachers denied.

About AL's position of joining the Victory Day function at Bangabhaban he said they would boycott it as war criminals were invited.

Replying to a question Suranjit admitted that Awami League had attended such functions along with the Jamaat leaders in the past. "But the issue of war criminals came in the forefront now," he said.

"Awami League will boycott not only the function at Bangabhaban but also social and political programmes that would be participated by the war criminals," he added.