Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has called for the formation of an independent, impartial, and credible investigation commission to uncover the truth behind the 2013 Shapla Chattar massacre in Dhaka. In a statement to the media on Tuesday, he demanded exemplary punishment for those responsible, describing the incident as a tragic and shameful chapter in the nation’s history.

Rahman stated that despite the passage of many years, no fair or acceptable trial has yet been conducted, leaving victims’ families deprived of justice and causing frustration and anger among the public. He emphasized that the culture of impunity cannot be acceptable in a civilized state and that the right to peaceful assembly and expression is constitutionally guaranteed.

He urged the nation to remain united in the movement to establish peace, justice, and humanitarian values, stressing the need to reveal the truth and bring the perpetrators under the law to prevent recurrence of such incidents.