'Our Hard Work Will Not Be in Vain': Asif Nazrul Defends Interim Reforms

In a social media post shared on Monday, April 6, 2026, the former adviser claimed that the interim administration worked under immense pressure to implement genuine reforms aimed at protecting public interest. Dr. Nazrul expressed confidence that the labor invested in these legal frameworks would prove its long-term value, countering previous criticisms that the interim government’s actions were merely temporary or insufficient.

During his tenure, the law ministry under Dr. Nazrul’s guidance focused on several critical areas, including the Human Rights Commission, anti-disappearance laws, and the establishment of a dedicated Supreme Court Secretariat. His post highlighted that significant work was also done regarding the appointment of judges to the High Court and amendments to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) laws. Dr. Nazrul noted that while some critics previously dismissed these efforts as the work of an "ordinance-driven government," he now finds it encouraging that both supporters and skeptics are beginning to recognize the inherent quality and necessity of those enacted laws.

Reflecting on the challenges of passing the Supreme Court Secretariat Act, Dr. Nazrul revealed that the process was fraught with internal resistance, to the point where he reportedly had to consider resignation to ensure the act’s progression. He credited a talented team within the Ministry of Law for conducting extensive research to finalize the drafts. According to the former adviser, the current public demand for these measures proves that they were indeed genuine reforms. He concluded by asserting that it would be difficult for any future administration to backtrack on these institutional changes, while also urging citizens to remain vigilant regarding reforms made in revenue, financial management, and environmental sectors.