Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain announces 11-point 'Charter of National Unity'. Photo: STAR FILE

Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday underscored the need for a "unanimous resolution" to stop all extrajudicial killings in the country.

"Killing a person without a trial is unjust," he said, referring to the present situation in the country where several deaths in "shootouts" were reported recently.

The veteran lawyer made the comments while addressing a discussion, "Rule of Law and Freedom of Judiciary", in Chittagong Court Building, organised by Ainjibi Oikya Front.

He urged all citizens and lawyers to stand united for establishing the rule of law and stop unlawful activities.

Recalling his memories with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the jurist criticised the people who are putting Bangabandhu's photograph beside theirs on billboards.

Bangabandhu is a national pride, he said, adding that those who were criminals or running illegal businesses nowadays were putting his photo beside theirs. 

"It is disrespectful to him, and I protest this," said Dr Kamal.

Chittagong Bar Association Vice-President Afajur Rahman presided over the discussion.