Journalists' killers will be punished, says Mujahid

Authorities concerned are monitoring investigations into the murders with "top priority", he told newsmen at an informal held in a hotel in Khulna city.

The minister said clemency granted to Jhintu by the President is not a violation of the Constitution. The Constitution has empowered the President to grant clemency, he said.

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Ali Hasan Mujahid said any clash between Chhatra Dal and Chatra Shibir anywhere in the country is being tackled timely by leaders of Jamaat and BNP.

He said Jamaat will get three reserved seats for women in the Jatiya Sangsad.

Among others, Jamaat lawmakers Shah Mohammod Ruhul Quddus and Mia Golam Parwar were present at the meeting.