Joypurhat, Jan. 30 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has called for the prosecution of every mass killing in the country, emphasising that justice should be a top priority for the government.

He made the statement while addressing a public gathering during a conference organised by the district Jamaat-e-Islami at the Joypurhat Circuit House field on Thursday afternoon.

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"Every mass killing in this country must be prosecuted," he said.

The Jamaat leader condemned the violence that had taken place last year, specifically from July 1 to August 5, which he described as turning Bangladesh into a "hell."

The Jamaat Ameer demanded accountability for the deaths and injuries that occurred dur...