Dhaka, June 7 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed believes that public expectations have been fulfilled due to the swift verdict in the rape and murder case of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter.

"This is how we want to establish the rule of law in the country - according to public expectations," he said, calling the promptness of the police investigation and trial a milestone, at the Secretariat following the verdict on Sunday.

He spoke of watching the verdict on television, saying: "This was a very sensational case for our country. I am announcing an award for the police force today. This incident has created quite a stir. As per public expectations, we have cooperated in conducting the trial by making arrests, conducting DNA tests and issuing cha...