Dhaka: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Prof Dr. Asif Nazrul today urged critics to gain an understanding before condemning individuals. In a Facebook post titled 'Condemnation' on his verified page, he emphasized the harm that unwarranted criticism can inflict, noting that it may bring temporary satisfaction to the critics but causes significant distress to those targeted.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Asif Nazrul highlighted a recent incident involving a wave of criticism based on incorrect information about the definition of freedom fighters. He explained how his family members were unjustly targeted by this backlash, with critics mistakenly attributing responsibility to him for a law that fell under the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, not the Ministry of Law.
Asif Nazrul clarified that while the Ministry of Law issues ordinances approved by other ministries, it does not create them outside its jurisdiction. He provided examples, such as laws introduced by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Public Administration, which the Law Ministry merely formalized through issuance. He stressed that all past and future ordinances would feature the Law Ministry's name on the Gazette's first page due to procedural norms, not authorship.
He elaborated that the Law Ministry independently drafts legislation only concerning its direct responsibilities, citing the Civil Procedure Code Amendment Act and the law on High Court judge appointments. Asif Nazrul expressed frustration over being criticized for government actions unrelated to his advisory role while not receiving due credit for positive developments.
He urged for a balanced approach where individuals are evaluated based on their contributions rather than blanket criticism or praise for government actions. Concluding his remarks, Asif Nazrul encouraged society to foster informed discourse and resist the urge to disparage without understanding the complexities involved.