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.

August 21, 2019
August 21, 2019

Hearing on death references in Aug 21 grenade attack cases likely this year

The High Court (HC) may start hearing on the death references and appeals in August 21 grenade attack cases by this year as paper books of those will be prepared in two-four months, says Law Minister Anisul Huq.

August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019

Govt to form commission to trace Bangabandhu killing conspirators

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the government has agreed in principle to constitute a commission to find out the conspirators behind killing of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019

Bangabandhu’s killer Rashed Chy to be brought back: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says that Rashed Chowdhury, a fugitive killer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will be brought back to the country from the US.

August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019

‘Bangladesh still bears stigma of Bangabandhu’s killing’

Law Minister Anisul Huq says Bangladesh has yet to become free from the stigma of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s killing although the trial of the incident of his murder has been finished.

August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019

UNCAT happy on anti-torture report of Bangladesh: Law Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq claims that the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) has become satisfied at the anti-torture report of Bangladesh.

July 9, 2019
July 9, 2019

Govt provided legal aid to 4 lakh poor people in 10yrs: Law minister

The government has provided legal aid to 4.3 lakh poor and destitute people in the last 10 years through the National Legal Aid and Services Organization (NLASO), says Law Minister Anisul Huq.

July 4, 2019
July 4, 2019

Any attempt to remove Bangabandhu from history will be foiled: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq says attempts were made for long 28 years in order to remove Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from the history of Bangladesh but nobody could remove him from the history.

July 3, 2019
July 3, 2019

Prosecution directed to take steps for Rifat murder trial: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says that he has directed the prosecution to take necessary steps for immediately starting the trial proceedings of Barguna’s youth Rifat Sharif murder case.

June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019

Khaleda’s bail: Law will take its own course, says Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the law regarding BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release from jail will take its own course.

June 18, 2019
June 18, 2019

More than 35.82 lakh cases now pending: Law minister

More than 35.82 lakh cases are now pending with the higher and lower courts across the country, according to statistics placed by Law Minister Anisul Huq in the parliament.