Dhaka, May 6 -- More than a decade after the deadly Shapla Square crackdown on mass gathering of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) have called for demanded an independent investigation for ensuring justice and state recognition of 'Martyrs'.

At a discussion titled "A Decade since the Shapla Square Massacre: Justice, Fair Investigation, Recognition of the Martyrs, and State Accountability," held at the party's central office in the capital, they accused the ruling Awami League and its allies of orchestrating the 2013 operation and continuing to evade accountability.

The NCP leaders also condemned the lack of judicial action and demanded trials of those who were allegedly involved, proper compensation...