Swechchhasebak League forms a human chain in front of the National Press Club on Friday, demanding speedy trial of the people involved in the countrywide bombing of August 17, 2005. — New Age photo

Minister without portfolio Suranjit Sen Gupta has said the BNP-Jamaat led four-party alliance government was responsible for the grenade attack on August 21 and country-wide bomb assault on August 17.
He said, ‘It is not possible to blast country- wide series bomb at a time in 63 districts out of 64 without the engagement of the government. Khaleda Zia and Nizami must be involved in the incident.(So) they must face the judgment.’
He was speaking as the chief guest at a procession followed by a human chain organised by Awami Swechchasebak League in front of National Press Club marking the 7th anniversary of series bomb attack.
General secretary of the organisation Pankaj Debnath, vice-president Nirmal Ranjan Guha, executive secretary Sheikh Sohel Rana Tipu, president of Dhaka unit (South) Debashish Biswas and president of Dhaka unit (North) Mobashher Chowdhury and Tanvir Shakil Joy, MP, also spoke.
Suranjit claimed that Khaleda and Jamaat were still encouraging the banned militant force.
He urged everybody to be united to fight against the evil force and save the country.
Suranjit said opposition leader and BNP chairperson should beg pardon to the nation confessing her involvement.