Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said the government has taken steps to withdraw “politically motivated harassment cases” filed during the previous Awami League regime.
He made the remarks on Thursday during the question-and-answer session of the National Parliament. He responded in writing to a question from MP Md Monowar Hossain.
The Law Minister said, “The current government formed a four-member district-level committee led by the Deputy Commissioner on 5 March to recommend withdrawal of politically motivated and harassment cases.”
He added that, based on the recommendations of the district committee, a six-member central committee was formed on 8 March with the Law Minister as its convener to take final decisions.
Minister said, “The central committee is reviewing the recommendations received from district committees and continuing the process of case withdrawal.”
Md Asaduzzaman further said, “Applications for withdrawal of any politically motivated or false cases, including murder cases filed against MPs or any individuals, will be examined by the district and central committees under due process.”
“If any case is found to be politically motivated or harassment-based during review, necessary decisions will be taken accordingly” he added.
He also mentioned, the government remains committed to providing relief to victims of politically motivated cases filed for “harassment”.
