Khulna: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman emphasized on Monday that actions taken outside the legal framework, including 'crossfire,' are impermissible. He asserted that the current laws are adequate to combat terrorism effectively.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Md Asaduzzaman made these remarks during a views exchange meeting organized by the Khulna district administration. The meeting, held at the Deputy Commissioner's Office conference room, focused on enhancing the district's law and order situation, promoting good governance, and improving administrative activities. The minister underscored that ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order are paramount priorities for the government.
He urged the adoption of a zero-tolerance policy in maintaining law and order and called on the administration to remain vigilant in providing swift and harassment-free justice services to the public. The minister highlighted the importance of coordination between the administration and relevant authorities to enhance public services and strengthen governance.
Local representatives and administrative officials briefed Minister Asaduzzaman on various development activities, the expansion of civic services, and the current law and order situation in Khulna. He reiterated that the government would ensure law enforcement agencies operate strictly within the existing legal framework.
Earlier, the law minister engaged in a separate views exchange meeting with judicial officers in Khulna at the Khulna District Judge's Court conference room. During this meeting, he urged judges to expedite case resolutions to alleviate the backlog in courts.