Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman announced that the verdict in the Ramisa rape and murder case was delivered within six working days. He made the statement on Sunday around noon while speaking to journalists at the Secretariat in Dhaka.

Responding to a question, the minister clarified that there is no legal provision specifying how many days a trial must take to conclude. He added that once the case documents reach the High Court, steps will be taken to ensure an expedited hearing. The minister expressed hope that the High Court will uphold the verdict.

According to the report, Ramisa’s father expressed satisfaction with the verdict and urged for its swift implementation. The minister described the quick judgment as a milestone in ensuring justice and reaffirmed that protecting children’s safety is a fundamental duty of a civilized nation.