Shafiqul asks AL to apologise to the nation for misdeeds

The Awami League (AL) has to apologise to the nation for its involvement in barbaric killings during the July uprising, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

Shafiqul made the call while responding to a question at a media briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy on wednesday.

When asked about the government's position on the AL's political programme in February, the press secretary said, "If the killers hold any protest or gathering, the people of Bangladesh will give a strong reply to it." 

He said if the AL wants to do politics, it must face trial on charges of mass killing and they (AL) must apologise publicly.

"If they want to do politics, they must bring a clean image," he added.