Dhaka: Describing the recent terror attacks as disastrous for the nation, Gana Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Saturday called for forging a national unity mobilising social and political forces to effectively tackle it.

‘We’re calling for a national unity to get rid of terrorism. We’re positively saying about a unity. It’s not only of political parties, but also of the country’s all people, 16 crore or 17 crore, whatever the number is,’ he said.

Speaking at a press conference, he further said, ‘We also urge all the human rights bodies, all the civil society organizations, women and professionals to come forward to forge the national unity and resist terrorism.’

The press meet was held at the National Press Club after a meeting of Gana Forum presidium members.

Justifying his call for the national unity, the veteran politician said it should be divulged through a coordinated meeting of all who are behind the terrorism, militancy, who are providing arms, training, how they are motivating youths and how to tackle this situation.

‘We need a coordinated action to effectively deal with the situation.  It’s necessary to take effective legal actions, meaningful steps to identify psyche and social causes and progress reports on investigation should be made public to restore confidence. Every effort must be made to cure the psychological problem and malaise that afflict on the perpetrators,’ he said.