Law minister says certain elements of the July Charter were misleading
He also pledged to revive the historic legacy of the Jashore court and boost funding for the judiciary.
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said several questions persist regarding the Human Rights Commission and the Commission on Enforced Disappearances, noting that parts of the July Charter were misleading and would be revised and implemented by the BNP in line with its commitments.
He made the remarks on Friday afternoon while speaking at a views-exchange meeting with members of the Jashore District Bar Association, marking the inauguration of the association’s new building.
The minister said that although Bangladesh formally has an independent judiciary, the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has failed to preserve its distinct institutional character.
He alleged that under the previous government, the judiciary was not free from political influence and, in many instances, functioned like political actors.
He added that the Separate Judicial Secretariat Act, Human Rights Commission Act, Commission on Enforced Disappearances Act, and the July Charter Act would all undergo comprehensive review before being presented in parliament.
According to him, such legislation requires careful scrutiny to eliminate any scope for future irregularities or controversy.
“The government and the people expect a transparent and ethical justice system. We want to eliminate intellectual corruption,” he said.
Referring to efforts to create political divisions, the minister stressed that there should be no discord over the spirit of 1971 and 2024.
“Everyone must move beyond divisive politics and uphold the Bangladeshi spirit,” he said.
He also claimed that incidents such as crossfire killings, enforced disappearances, and false cases have dropped to zero, adding that the government remains committed to public welfare.
The law minister urged political leaders to communicate these developments to the public.
He further pledged to revive the historic legacy of the Jashore court and increase budgetary allocations for the judiciary.
In addition, he said measures would be taken through the Bangladesh Bar Council to enhance posthumous financial assistance for lawyers.
The meeting was chaired by Syed Saberul Haque Sabu, president of the Jashore District Bar Association and district BNP president.
Special guests included State Minister for Power and Energy Aninda Islam Amit, BNP Vice-Chairman Nargis Begum, Jashore-5 MP Gazi Enamul Haque, District Judge Mahamuda Khanam, and District Council Administrator and BNP General Secretary Delowar Hossain Khokon, among others.
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