Law Minister Anisul Haque said that lawyers and judges are two children from the same family and said, ‘There may be disagreements sometimes. But it must be remembered that the good relationship between the bar and the bench should not be destroyed. Because countless litigants are staring us (bar and bench) in the face. They should get justice. To deliver justice, we must maintain good relations.’
Stating that around 900 judges have been appointed during the Awami League government, the law minister said, “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given grants from her own funds for the construction of various court buildings or bar association buildings in the country even though it is not permitted by law.”
He said these things in the speech of the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the new building of Natore District Lawyers Association on Thursday (February 02) afternoon.
The law minister said that thousands of people approach the court every day in the hope of getting justice. But sometimes the conflict between the judge and the lawyer creates uncertainty in the proceedings. Along with this, there is a disruption in the proceedings. It is important to resolve these conflicts. Because a good relationship between both the judge and the lawyer helps ensure justice.’
Law Minister Anisul Haque said that we all have to work together in all areas to build the smart Bangladesh of People’s Leader Sheikh Hasnia. I say, lawyers and judges are two children of the same family. Sometimes there may be disagreements. Can be persistent. But it must be remembered that the good relationship between the bar and the bench should not be destroyed.
The law minister also said, ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman started the work of motivating the people since 1948 with the aim of ensuring the rights and independence of the people. At one point, he encouraged them to join the movement to realize their rights. At that time Bangabandhu was imprisoned by the invading forces apart from brutal torture. Later he came out on bail through the court. Since then, Bangabandhu had respect for lawyers and judges. After the War of Independence, Bangabandhu took various programs for the development of all lawyers and courts. He made the constitution in a short time with the help of lawyers.’
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Junaid Ahmed Palak spoke as a special guest on the occasion under the chairmanship of District Bar Association President Ruhul Amin Talukder.
Members of Parliament Shafiqul Islam, Shahidul Islam, Law Secretary Golam Sarwar, District Judge of Natore also spoke on the occasion. Sirajul Islam, government counsel for Sharif Uddin and Natore.
Law Ministry Joint Secretary Sheikh Golam Mahbub, Natore Women and Child Abuse Prevention Tribunal Judge Muhammad Abdur Rahim, Chief Judicial Magistrate Md. Anwarul Haque, Zilla Parishad Chairman Bir Muktijodha Sajedur Rahman Khan and District Awami League General Secretary Shariful Islam. The program was moderated by M. Malek Sheikh, General Secretary of the Bar Association.
