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Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today affirmed the government’s commitment to eradicate corruption within the judiciary. Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of the newly constructed building of the Jashore District Bar Association, the minister emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence of the judiciary while ensuring it remains free from graft.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Asaduzzaman pointed out ongoing discussions about judicial independence, citing the example of Masdar Hossain as a benchmark that should not be followed. He assured the attendees that the government does not intend to replicate a corrupt judiciary system but is focused on uprooting any existing corruption.
The law minister addressed concerns regarding various legal frameworks, including the July Charter, the National Human Rights Commission, the independence of the judiciary, and the Judiciary Secretariat
Act. He emphasized that each law would undergo thorough scrutiny before being presented as a bill in Parliament.
Touching upon political dynamics, Asaduzzaman mentioned allegations against the BNP, claiming that the party is intrinsically linked to the July Charter despite denying it. He acknowledged that while there may be fraudulent elements within the Charter, he expressed confidence that the BNP would adhere to its commitments regarding the document.
The event also featured State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources and Jashore-3 lawmaker Aninda Islam Amit, and BNP Central Committee Vice-Chairman Professor Nargis Begum as special guests. The meeting was chaired by Jashore District Bar Association President Syed Saberul Haque Sabu.
Earlier in the day, Asaduzzaman paid respects at the grave of former minister and BNP standing committee member Tariqul Islam at the Karbala graveyard in Jashore town. He also visited the old District Judge Court
in the area.
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