Law Minister Anisul Huq

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.
Rajakars to face music according to crime: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says Rajakars will be brought to book according to the gravity of their crime. The law minister's comments came hours after the government published a list of 10,789 Razakars, who collaborated with the Pakistani occupation forces during the country’s Liberation War in 1971.
'BNP rejects court order when judgment goes against it'

Rejecting BNP's alleged doubt over the medical report on its party Chairperson Khaleda Zia, Law Minister Anisul Huq says six judges of the Appellate Division have delivered the order after examining all the documents including medical report.
Verdict will be a milestone in bringing discipline on roads: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the court verdict in the case filed over a road accident that killed two students of Shaheed Ramiz Uddin Cantonment College will be a milestone in bringing security and discipline on roads.
ILO support needed to establish labour rights

Law Minister Anisul Huq says cooperation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) is needed in order to establish labour rights fully in the country.
'Govt to take steps for speedy trial of Abrar murder case'

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the government will take necessary steps so that the trial of Buet student Abrar murder case is held under the Speedy Trial Tribunal Act.
Allegation against Tureen Afroz found true: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says there was a serious allegation against Tureen Afroz of abusing her position as a prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal.
‘Death reference on Nusrat murder case to reach HC within 7 days’

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the relevant documents of Nusrat murder case will reach the High Court as a death reference within seven days.
‘Bangladesh makes remarkable progress in socio-economic development’

Law Minister Anisul Huq says Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in socio-economic development, as its GDP growth reached 8.13 per cent in last fiscal year.
‘Govt takes zero-tolerance policy against casino’

The government has taken zero tolerance policy against the casino and gambling, says Law Minister Anisul Huq.
Amendment to Hindu inheritance law a demand of time: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said bringing the amendment to the Hindu inheritance law in order to ensure the rights of women is a demand of time.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bangladesh committed to curb corruption: Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says Bangladesh is firmly committed to fight against corruption and thus graft is being curbed in the country day by day.
SC to clarify notice for the media

The Supreme Court will soon clarify a notice issued by the SC administration that requested print and electronic media to refrain from reporting on ongoing cases at the court, Law Minister Anisul Huq said yesterday.
No bar for journos to report on ongoing cases

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said there is no bar to reporting on ongoing cases but reporters cannot give personal opinions about the cases.
Law minister pledges justice for Nusrat

Law Minister Anisul Huq pledges to ensure justice for Nusrat Jahan Rafi, the madrasa girl of Feni who was torched for reporting sexual assault.
‘Govt not interfering in Khaleda’s punishment’

The government is not interfering with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s punishment, Law Minister Anisul Huq says.
Nusrat murder case to be taken to Speedy Trial Tribunal: Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says if necessary, the case filed over murder of Feni madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi will be sent to Speedy Trial Tribunal for its quick disposal.
Mainstream media should come forward against fake news: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq calls upon the country’s mainstream media houses to come forward for fighting ‘fake news,’ saying the government cannot do the job alone successfully.
RCBC sued BB to cheat with people of Philippines: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says Philippine’s Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has filed the defamation case against Bangladesh Bank in order to cheat with the people of their country.
Demand for national minority commission to be fulfilled: Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq assures the Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee that their demand for constituting the national minority commission must be fulfilled, saying that it is a matter of time.