He said the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has also been passed to ensure speedy disposal of criminal cases and the law provides for exemption from proclamation and attachment procedures in certain cases involving absconding accused to reduce unnecessary delays. “It also introduces digital methods for serving summons, thereby ensuring greater use of […]
Ministers are also expected to agree on practical measures to advance the rule of law by improving access to justice and strengthening legal institutions that support stable societies, fair economies and environmental protection. Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchway thanked the Government of Fiji for hosting the meeting. “The rule of law is essential for peace, […]
Responding to another question on BNP general secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s comment on continuing the movement to “restore voting rights”, Anisul Haq said, “You have seen the elections, as well as spontaneous participation of the people. “I think people are now paying attention to the development work being done by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. […]
The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs said this in a press release. The Law Minister also remarked that justice will not be lost in the murder of journalist couple Sagar-Rooney. “I want to say clearly, the murderers of Sagar and Rooney will be arrested. The Government will take whatever steps need to be […]
Anisul Haq said, “An impartial investigation should be conducted and the real culprits should be punished. Our legal framework says that those who are not criminals cannot be harassed. The real criminals should be booked, that’s why I said so. But you (the journalist) got angry. “I don’t understand why you get so angry even […]
Law Minister Anisul Haq on Thursday said whatever happened regarding the swearing-in of MPs of the 12th Parliament, while the tenure of the 11th Parliament is still pending, is constitutional. Despite this, if the policy makers consider it necessary then the issue of issuing clarification will be considered.
A journalist asked whether the diplomatic crisis has passed or is it still with some countries? In response, the Law Minister said, “I would not say ‘crisis’.” I would say that you were concerned that there could be a diplomatic crisis. But since the elections you have also seen that there is no possibility of […]
Anisul Haq was talking to journalists when he reached the Secretariat on Sunday after taking charge of the Law Ministry for the third term. At that time a journalist asked the Law Minister about the statement issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In response, referring to the violence that took place […]
The Law Minister expressed hope that after the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, independent candidates will convey their views to the government. Responding to a question, Anisul Haq said that he (independent candidate) belongs to Awami League but he has not been selected as AL candidate. Rather, he was elected as an independent member of Parliament […]
Later at a meeting of rights defenders, a senior Human Rights Watch official referred to the case against Dr. Muhammad Yunus as part of the government’s intimidation and harassment to suppress civil society. Rights Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan was present in the meeting and some pro-government persons harassed him there. In its recommendation, the US […]
Minister Anisul Haq said that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has given all the powers of the republic to the people in his constitution. The Constitution clearly outlines the rules for parliament, the process of forming a government, and conducting elections. The experience of the last 50 years makes it clear that whenever the country deviates […]
Law Minister Anisul Haq on Friday warned that law enforcement agencies will take action if a grand rally of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leads to a chaotic situation. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has made it clear that it is the right of a political party to agitate. But if they create anarchy, there are law […]