Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul announced on Wednesday that the interim government has so far withdrawn 752 cases of harassment against students and citizens who participated in the July-August mass uprising. These actions are part of a broader effort to address political repression linked to the historic movement.
He revealed that over 15,000 cases deemed politically motivated are under review, with recommendations for withdrawal after thorough examination of FIRs and charge sheets by district committees and the Law and Justice Division.
During a press briefing, Dr. Nazrul highlighted that, apart from harassment cases, the government has also withdrawn 408 speech-related cases under the Cyber Crime Act and 752 harassment cases tied to the July-August uprising. These measures have resulted in the release of thousands of political leaders, activists, and individuals who had faced legal harassment for expressing dissent.
It has been nearly a year since the formation of the interim government on August 8, 2024, which was formed in the wake of the sacrifices made by students and the public during the July uprising. The law adviser emphasized that these steps are aimed at upholding the movement’s spirit and fulfilling its aspirations.
Over the past year, the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs has undertaken a series of reforms across four key areas: legal reforms, institutional reforms and digitization, withdrawal of harassment cases, and administrative functions.
Regarding legal reforms, the adviser mentioned significant amendments, including the ICT Act, the Supreme Court Judge Appointment Ordinance 2025, amendments to the Civil Procedure Code, criminal law reforms, amendments to the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, and the formulation of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025.
He also elaborated on institutional reforms and digitization initiatives, notably the formulation of the ‘Bangladesh Judicial Service Formation Rules 2025,’ which aims to strengthen the independence of the judiciary. The new rules entrust the authority to create posts within the Bangladesh Judicial Service directly to the Supreme Court, marking a significant step toward judicial autonomy.
These comprehensive reforms reflect the government’s commitment to justice, transparency, and aligning legal institutions with modern standards, fulfilling the promises made in the wake of the July movement’s sacrifices.
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