The Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, has emphasised that the judiciary must be regarded not as a place of harassment, but as a cornerstone of public trust and justice.
Speaking on Monday (20 April) after unveiling the plaque of the newly constructed building of the Bogura District Lawyers’ Association, he underscored the central role of judges in establishing the rule of law. He stated that during what he described as an authoritarian period, the judicial system had been politicised and court proceedings were allegedly conducted in an irregular manner, undermining legal norms.
“The court is not a place of harassment; it is a place of trust for the people,” he remarked, adding that the introduction of e-bail bond procedures would help reduce unnecessary difficulties faced by litigants seeking bail.
He further noted that following approximately one and a half decades of what he termed authoritarian governance, a democratically elected government had been formed through public mandate, restoring political rights to citizens. According to him, the current priority is to ensure that authoritarian tendencies do not re-emerge and that the alignment of law, justice, and administration can secure the benefits of democratic governance.
During the event, the Prime Minister announced financial allocations from the government, including 1.5 million Bangladeshi Taka for the construction of the Bogura court building and 500,000 Taka for the purchase of library books for the legal community.
Key Events and Announcements
| Event |
Description |
Location |
Additional Notes |
| Law Association Building Inauguration |
Unveiling of newly constructed lawyers’ association building |
Bogura District |
Included official plaque unveiling |
| Introduction of e-bail bond system |
Launch of digital bail bond processing |
District judiciary |
Intended to reduce procedural delays |
| City Corporation Upgrade |
Formal inauguration of Bogura City Corporation status |
Bogura |
Former municipality upgraded (est. 1876) |
| Financial Allocation |
Funding for court infrastructure and library resources |
Bogura |
Total: 2 million Taka |
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister received a guard of honour before formally inaugurating the building and launching the e-bail bond initiative. He also unveiled the plaque of the newly formed Bogura City Corporation, marking its transition from a municipality established in 1876 to a full city corporation.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit his ancestral home in the Bagbari village of Gabtali upazila after nearly two decades. During the visit, he is expected to inaugurate a measles and rubella vaccination campaign at Ziaur Rahman Rural Hospital. He will also launch the second phase of a family card distribution programme at the Shahid Zia Degree College grounds.
Subsequently, he is set to inaugurate a canal excavation project in Chaukidah under Nashipur Union. After spending time at his ancestral residence, he will return to Bogura city to attend a public rally at Altafunnesa Playground, where he is expected to address local citizens on governance, development, and institutional reform.
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