Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the trial of the killers Awami League MP Manjurul Islam Liton would surely be held as the murder if any lawmaker or elected public representative can never be tolerated.

‘Killing an elected public representative in such a way can never be allowed, and the trial of this killing (lawmaker Liton’s) will definitely be held on Bangladesh soil. I’ve already directed the law enforcement agencies to hunt down the killers,’ she said.

The Prime Minister said this in her introductory speech during a videoconference with Rangpur Division from her official residence Ganobhaban.

Sheikh Hasina said the aim of her government is to ensure the peace and security of common people.