Bangladesh assures of meeting international standards in trying war crimes

M.A. Qader - Our Correspondent in Bangladesh

Dhaka, 23 May (Asiantribune.com): Bangladesh foreign minister Dipu Moni in a telephone conversation with her British counterpart David Miliband assured of meeting international standards in trying the war crimes during Bangladesh's war of independence from Pakistan in 1971, said a foreign ministry press statement on Friday.

Dipu Moni, now on a personal visit to London, receiving a call from Miliband, the UK's secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs on Thursday had the talk.

The Bangladesh foreign minister sought Miliband's support to resolve the problems of Bangladeshi expatriates, after the introduction of points-based system of immigration.

She also received a call from the UK's secretary of state for international development Douglas Alexander.

"The foreign minister of Bangladesh briefed the secretary of state about the government's initiative to try the perpetrators of crimes against humanity during the War of Liberation of Bangladesh," the statement said.

"She also mentioned that the government would ensure that due processes are followed and that international standards are met," it said.

"The move is a reflection of the people's will that mandated the government to bring the perpetrators to justice and set the records right—once and for all," the statement quoted Dipu Moni as saying.

The statement said Miliband assured her of taking the matter up with the relevant authorities.

Meanwhile, the secretary of state appreciated the prudent handling of BDR tragedy in the immediate aftermath of the government's assumption of office, according to the statement.

Alexander told Dipu Moni that Bangladesh's economic performance in the face of global economic meltdown was good.

-Asian Tribune-