Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Thursday said that those who are saying that the number of parliamentarians is now 648 are misinterpreting the constitution. “They are making such comments to create confusion in the public mind intentionally for political reasons. Or they don’t have enough knowledge about articles 56, 123 and 148 of the constitution,” he said. Brick Kiln Tracker' to be used to detect polluting brick kilns: Minister The minister came up with observations while replying to journalists at his secretariat on Thursday. “As the tenure of the 11th national parliamensaidt will end on January 29, members of that parliament will enjoy state benefits till that date. Though the lawmakers, who became members of parliament through the 12th parliamentary election, have already taken oath, they would get state benefits after assuming their offices at the parliament,” he added. Environment Minister stops burning wastes at Osmani Udyan “The newly elected MPs would get state benefits from January 30," the minister said. The tenure of the current parliamentarians would expire after the sitting of the new parliament, he said. Bangladesh, India to work jointly to ensure cyber security: Palak

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq has called for swift justice delivery to alleviate the sufferings and distress of the people. He conveyed this message when female deputy attorney generals (DAGs) and assistant attorney generals (AAGs) met him at his office on Wednesday afternoon to congratulate him for serving for the third consecutive term as law minister. Secretary to the Law and Justice Division, Golam Sarwar, was also present on the occasion. Hasina’s return as PM was needed, says ADB’s country director Referring to the fast track of many cases to reduce the backlog of cases, the minister told the DAGs and the AAGs that many writ petitions are filed in the High Court. These “intimations” have to be done quickly. He said that the ministry seeking “stay” in the High Court can give instructions through the Solicitor's Office to vacate it. If it is processed a little faster and the information is given to the Ministry of Law, then it will be possible to work quickly on disposal. ADB President to PM Hasina: 'Under your leadership in last 15 years, Bangladesh made extraordinary progress in all areas of development' Highlighting various steps of the government to ensure justice, Anisul said the National Legal Aid Services Organisation was also established by the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure justice. She enacted the Legal Aid Act in 2000 and established the National Legal Aid Agency under this Act, the minister said. When the BNP came to power in 2001, the activities of this organisation came to a standstill. When Sheikh Hasina formed her government again in 2009, this organisation was activated, and in the last 5–7 years it has been under a system. A legal aid office has also been set up in the Supreme Court premises, added the minister. Effective steps coming to control air pollution : Saber Hossain He said that the Supreme Court Bar Association's tireless efforts and leadership to implement the ideology of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the spirit of the Liberation War had a significant impact on public opinion in the last election.

The Gandhi Ashram (Board of Trustees) Bill, 2021 was placed in Parliament to replace the related Ordinance that was promulgated during the military regime and declared illegal by the court. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Haq placed the Bill and it was sent to the respective Parliamentary Standing Committee for examination. The Committee was asked to submit its report within 60 days. READ: Parliament passes Finance Bill, allows whitening of undisclosed money   The Gandhi Ashram (Board of Trustees) Bill, 2021 was designed in Bengali version incorporating no new provisions in the Gandhi Ashram (Board of Trustees) Ordinance, 1975. According to the proposed law, the government will appoint the chairman of the seven-member board of trustees. The Chairman and the other Trustees shall hold office for a period of three years. But the government may terminate the appointment of the Chairman or any other Trustee before the expiration of the term. READ: Parliament passes new budget of ‘lives and livelihoods’ The head office of the Board shall be at Jayag in the district of Noakhali. The regional office or branch can be set up in other places taking prior permission from the government.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Saturday said government will take strict measures against anyone who creates disorder and tries to harm public property and people’s lives. After receiving the second shot of Covid-19 vaccine at city's Armed Forces Medical College Hospital, the Law Minister said this while answering the media. Also read: Government committed to incorporating ADR into existing laws: Anisul Huq Anisul Huq warned by saying, ‘Bangladesh has effective law to resist declaration of Jihad or any communal activity against the nation.’ Regarding the second dose of Coronavirus vaccine the minister said taking the second shot will reduce the intensity of the disease. Also read: Virtual court a new chapter in law: Anisul Anisul Huq urged everyone to take the second shot by saying ‘Government has the capacity to vaccinate everyone.’

The government is working on incorporating the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provisions into existing laws to make the commercial dispute resolution process easier and shorter.

Imports of rice and fertilisers were among 10 proposals approved by the Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase on Wednesday.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday called for joint efforts of public and private organisations to tackle the coronavirus outbreak in Bangladesh.