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.
No change to constitution: Law minister
Bangladesh’s constitution will not be amended even if BNP does not participate in the next general election, Law Minister Anisul Huq says,
CJ’s post won’t remain vacant for long: Law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says the president certainly will not keep the post of chief justice vacant for long.
Draft rules for lower court judges sent to SC
The law ministry has forwarded a draft on the disciplinary rules for lower court judges for the consideration of Supreme Court, Law Minister Anisul Huq says.
No decision yet on section 57
The government will clarify its position on the controversial section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act while placing the proposed Digital Security Act before the parliament, Law Minister Anisul Huq said yesterday.
Next election under Hasina govt: Law minister
In response to opposition demands regarding non-party supportive government, Law Minister Anisul Huq asserts that the polls will be held under Sheikh Hasina’s administration.
No timeframe for appointing chief justice
The constitution does not stipulate any timeframe for the president to appoint a new chief justice following the retirement or resignation of a chief justice, Law Minister Anisul Huq said yesterday.
SC to get more judges after appointment of CJ: Minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says the shortage of Appellate Division judges will be fulfilled after the president appoints new chief Justice.
16th Amendment: Govt to seek verdict review this month
The government is going to seek review of the entire verdict that scrapped the 16th amendment to the constitution.
New judges to be appointed: Law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says new judges will be appointed to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court to reduce the shortage of judges and backlog of its pending cases.
ACC can probe allegations against Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha: Law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will investigate the allegations raised against Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha.