Work on to ease 40pc case backlog through legal aid: Asif Nazrul

Work on to ease 40pc case backlog through legal aid: Asif Nazrul

Conducted by NLASO Assistant Director (monitoring) Arifa Chowdhury Himel, the inaugural function was also attended among others, by German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Tr"ster, Supreme Court Registrar General Dr Aziz Ahmed Bhuiyan, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (BLAST) honorary Director Barrister Sara Hossain, judges and judicial officers, diplomats, foreign envoys and concerned officials. Earlier at the start of the function, the law adviser inaugurated a legal aid fair and road show, which was attended by Law and Justice Division Secretary Sheikh Abu Taher and NLASO Director Syed Azad Subhani. With the slogan "There is no joy in conflict, compromise brother, legal aid is by your side, no worries", the day is being observed throughout the country to ensure the rule of law, fundamental human rights and justice for everyone. Various programmes including holding discussions and meetings, legal aid fairs, publication and distribution of magazines, souvenirs and posters have been organised at the district levels.