Lawyers stage protest

Tangail district unit of BNP-backed Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum yesterday organised a human chain protesting alleged government interference in judiciary, torture by police in custody in the name of remand, deteriorating law and order and price hike of essentials. Over a hundred of local lawyers took part in the programme held in court area in the town. They also held a rally there. Presided by president of Tangail Advocate Bar Association Golam Mostofa Miah, the speakers at the rally alleged that the law and order in the country is deteriorating every day while the law enforcers are torturing innocent people in their custody in the name of remand. Besides, prices of all essential commodities are increasing every day causing serious suffering for the poor.