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.
Don’t appear for any ‘militants’, Anisul to lawyers
Law Minister Anisul Huq urges the lawyers not to appear before any court on behalf of the militants in any case filed against them.
Inform prosecution lapse in militant trials: Anisul to DCs
Law Minister Anisul Huq asks the deputy commissioners to inform the monitoring cell under the ministry if the prosecutions do not properly assist courts during trial of militants.
Tarique verdict: Law minister won’t withdraw statement on judge
Law Minister Anisul Huq says that he will not withdraw his statement about a lower court judge being influenced in acquitting BNP leader Tarique Rahman in a money laundering case.
3,99,303 cases pending with HC till March 2016: Anisul
The number of total pending cases lying with the High Court Division till March 31, 2016 were 3,99,303, says Law Minister Anisul Huq.
‘Steps on Sec 54 amendment after release of full verdict’
After receiving the full text of the Supreme Court verdict, the government will take steps for amending the Section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1898 under which police arrest a person on suspicion.
Section 54: Modifications as per SC directive, says law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says modifications will be made to Section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), if needed, as per the directives of the Supreme Court.
Pakistan violated 1974 tripartite accord: Law minister
The 1974 tripartite agreement is no longer valid as Pakistan violated the accord by not taking their stranded citizens back from Bangladesh, Law Minister Anisul Huq says.
Govt moves to SC for stay on HC verdict
The government yesterday filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the High Court verdict that scrapped the 16th constitutional amendment empowering parliament to impeach its judges for misconduct or incapacity.
Law minister leaves programme finding it's sponsored by coaching centre
Law Minister Anisul Huq leaves an award giving ceremony in Dhaka after finding that it is sponsored by a coaching centre.
Ministers, MPs criticise HC ruling on 16th amendment
Three ministers and a number of treasury and opposition bench MPs criticise a High Court verdict that scrapped the 16th amendment to the constitution empowering the House to impeach Supreme Court judges for incapacity or misconduct.