Independence of judiciary
Supreme Court Bar Association president Jainul Abedin last week claimed that they are not capable of working independently due to the interference of the ruling party. It could be really a disappointing news for the people of Bangladesh if it is true. People will lose their trust in law if justice is not ensured. Independence of judiciary is a must for ensuring peace and justice in the society. Independence of judiciary is also a precondition for the smooth functioning of democracy. This claim may not be true, as the claim was made by a pro-BNP lawmaker. Maybe he has declared it in order to discredit the government which is a very common scene in our country. However, on 1st November 2007 the judiciary was separated from the executive so that it could function independently. Independence of judiciary means a fair and neutral judicial system which can afford to take its decisions without any interference of the executive branch of the government. Anyway, we hope that the statement made by the SCBA president would prove false and the judicial organ of the state will work independently. We hope justice for all in our country.
Md. Musfikur Rahman Jony
Baneswar, Rajshahi
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