Government Committed to Providing Free Legal Aid for the Oppressed: Law Minister
He made this pledge on Monday, April 27, 2026, while inaugurating a mobile legal aid camp in the capital’s Banani area. During his speech, the Minister urged citizens to move away from the culture of filing harassing or false lawsuits, emphasizing that such practices place unnecessary pressure on both the judiciary and the general public.
The Law Minister emphasized that receiving legal assistance is a fundamental right of every citizen. He requested that if anyone is deprived of legal aid services, they should report the matter directly to the Ministry of Law. Highlighting the need to reduce the backlog of cases, the Minister suggested that minor disputes should ideally be resolved through legal aid mediation before escalating to the courts. He specifically noted that maximum legal protection would be ensured for victims of sexual harassment who may be unable to seek justice due to social or financial constraints.
Regarding the government’s future plans to resolve the judicial backlog, the Minister stated that strengthening the National Legal Aid program is a top priority. He further mentioned that reconciliation efforts would be supported not only at the beginning of a case but also during any intermediate stage if the parties involved wish to reach a settlement. He expressed optimism that the introduction of mobile legal aid camps will accelerate the process of bringing justice directly to the doorsteps of marginalized communities.
