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.
Shatter corrupts at registrar, sub-registrar offices: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq directs the authorities concerned to shatter the gangs of corrupt officials at the district registrars’ and sub-registrars’ offices across the country.
Bill on anti-discrimination law to be passed in next JS session: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the bill on the anti-discrimination law will be passed in the next session of parliament if it cannot be passed in the current session.
Jamaat men will be tried even if party changes name: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the Jamaat-e-Islami men involved in the 1971 crimes against humanity will be put on trial even if the party is reformed under any other name.
Commission to trace conspirators of Bangabandhu killing soon: Minister

The government is to form a commission very soon to find out the people who were behind the conspiracy of killing Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family member on August 15, 1975.
Rohingya people sexually assaulted in Rakhine: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says Rohingya people were sexually assaulted in a tremendous extent when they had been in Rakhine State of Myanmar.
Human rights violators to be booked: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq says those who will violate the human rights will be brought under the law and be tried.
Tarique to be brought back, punished: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says BNP’s acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will be brought back from London to face the sentence of his conviction.
BNP to join JS, Anisul hopes

Law Minister Anisul Huq expresses his hope that the BNP would go to the parliament otherwise it would face a consequence.
Oikyafront's demand disrespectful to people

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said Jatiya Oikyafront's demand for holding a re-election is unconstitutional and “very illogical”.
Process underway to bring back Tarique

Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said the government has already initiated the process to bring BNP senior Vice Chairman Tarique