Law Minister Anisul Huq

BNP leaders arrested for crimes, not for political reasons: law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq said today that BNP leaders were not arrested for political reasons, but for their involvement in criminal activities

What the law minister's DSA statement reveals

Until now, there was no account from the government that provided a picture on the extent of the use of the law.

Labour law to be made more worker-friendly

The working environment for garment employees has improved to a great extent because the government took steps to ensure the security of workers, says Anisul Huq

Khaleda can partake in politics, but can't contest polls: law minister

"There is no condition in her [Khaleda's] release order [saying] that she cannot do politics. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has suspended her jail sentence under section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) on health grounds as her physical condition was poor."

DSA was misused in certain cases in 2019: Law Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq said that the digital security act was misused and abused in certain cases in 2019.

Govt will make changes in DSA if needed: Law Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today (May 31, 2022) said the government will make changes in the Digital Security Act if it deems necessary, in order to ensure its best practices since this law has been misused and abused to some extent.

Ensuring equal rights: Anti-Discrimination Bill 2022 placed in parliament

The ‘Anti-Discrimination Bill 2022’ was placed in the parliament today to protect, uphold and ensure equal rights and dignity of every Bangladeshi citizen.

SK Sinha's conviction: Not a good day for judiciary, says Law Minister

Regarding former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha's conviction in a money laundering case today, Law Minister Anisul Huq has said it is not a good day for the judiciary.

Some aggrieved journalists publish negative news over NID services: law minister

Some “aggrieved” journalists publish “incorrect” news over public hassles while availing services regarding national identity card, Law Minister Anisul Huq informed the parliament today.

June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020

Govt to convert ordinance on virtual court operations into permanent law: law minister

The government will convert a temporary ordinance into a permanent law in order to continue operating virtual court systems after the Covid-19 pandemic, said Law Minister Anisul Huq.

April 12, 2020
April 12, 2020

5 absconding Bangabandhu killers to be brought back: law minister

The government is committed to bringing the remaining five absconding killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman back to the country in order to execute their death sentences, Law Minister Anisul Huq said today.

April 5, 2020
April 5, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak impeding govt plan to reduce backlog of cases: law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the government’s plan to reduce the backlog of cases at the courts will not be possible this year due to the fallout over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020

30 Australia-returnee lower court judges end home-quarantine, doing well: law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq has said that the home-quarantine period of 30 lower court judges, who came from Australia on March 15 after a two-week training, ended yesterday and they are now doing well.

March 8, 2020
March 8, 2020

GK Shamim’s bail: State counsels’ ‘unawareness’ to be examined, says law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the government will examine the state counsels’ (deputy attorney generals) “unawareness” about the High Court’s bail to GK Shamim, a top government listed contractor, in two criminal cases.

February 27, 2020
February 27, 2020

Khaleda not allowing doctors to treat her: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is not allowing the doctors of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to provide her with treatment.

February 16, 2020
February 16, 2020

‘Can’t consider Khaleda’s release unless parole appeal filed’

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the government can think about the issue of releasing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail on parole if an application is submitted to it through due legal process.

February 8, 2020
February 8, 2020

Understand new laws before giving reaction: Law minister to BNP

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq calls upon BNP leaders to try to read and understand newly passed laws before coming up with their reactions over those.

February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020

Proper service if sub-registrars work with benevolent mindset: Anisul Huq

Law Minister Anisul Huq has said the image crisis of the sub-registrars will be reduced if they properly provide services to the people without harassing them.

January 1, 2020
January 1, 2020

Govt moves to reduce 5-6 lakh cases in 2020: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says that the government will take some initiatives so that five to six lakh cases are reduced from the existing backlog of the cases within this year.