In this regard, they asked the government to summon a special session of the Jatiya Sangsad so that a bill could be passed for formation of the tribunal.

Sammilita Sangskritik Jote (SSJ) organised the rally in protest against the barbaric bomb attack at the Bangla New Year celebration function of Chhayanaut at Ramna Batamul Saturday.

They also called upon people irrespective of their cast, creed and religion to come forward and stand up against the heinous act committed by the anti-liberation and communal forces.

SSJ President Ramendu Majumdar said, "Formation of a special tribunal is needed right at the moment to trace the bomb attackers and their patrons and try them without delay."

"If we fail to ensure trial, the killers will continue to attack."

General Secretary of SSJ Golam Kuddus also demanded immediate formation of a special tribunal to punish the bomb attackers and their collaborators.

Terming the bomb blast an attack on the Bangalees, Water Resources Minister Abdur Razzak said, "We have to find out the religious fanatics first and then root them out forever."

Hasan Imam felt the necessity of a fresh liberation war throughout the country to root out the anti-liberation and communal forces. "Nothing would be gained by holding frequent rallies and giving speeches. We have no way but to wage another war against the evil forces."

Terming the attack a deep-rooted conspiracy against the Bangalee heritage, he urged all pro-liberation political forces to unite under a umbrella to resist religious fanatics.

Among others, President of Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee Prof. Abdul Mannan Chowdhury, State Minister for Shipping Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury, Maya, Kamal Lohani, Justice KM Sobhan, Kazi Farook of Proshika, Hasanul Haq Inu of Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal, Principal Abdul Ahad, Prof. Abdul Mannan MP, Habibur Rahman Milan and Asaduzzaman Noor spoke on the occasion.

The SSJ will submit memoranda to some foreign embassies in Dhaka on April 22.

It will also submit a memorandum to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on April 30 if the tribunal is not formed by this time. (The Daily Star reports)