Prime minister Tarique Rahman thanked law minister Md Asaduzzaman and home minister Salahuddin Ahmed for their roles in identifying and bringing under the law the accused in the rape and murder of child Ramisa.

At a meeting of the business advisory committee held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Sunday, the prime minister praised the effective roles played by the relevant ministries and law enforcement agencies in swiftly identifying those involved in the rape and killing and bringing them to justice.

The prime minister said that the prompt investigation, identification, and arrest of the accused in such a brutal incident reflected the government's firm commitment to maintaining law and order.

The PM also called on the law enforcement agencies, investigating officers, and all those concerned to maintain the same level of professionalism and dedication in ensuring public safety.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Violence against Children Prevention Tribunal on Sunday sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter to death in the case of killing eight-year-old girl Ramisa after rape in the capital’s Pallabi area on May 19.