Full independence, autonomy, and the professional benefits and security of judges are essential for an efficient judicial system, observed the Bangladesh Judicial Service Association (BJSA), an organisation of judges working in lower courts across the country.
In a press release issued on Sunday marking the Judiciary Separation Day, judges expressed hope that through the collective efforts of all, it will be possible to build a discrimination-free, fair, and rule-of-law-driven society in Bangladesh.
Mohammad Ali Hossain, president, and Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, general secretary of the organisation, signed the document. BJSA noted that an independent, neutral, and accountable judicial system is one of the main pillars of a democratic state.
An independent judiciary plays an immense role in establishing the rule of law, protecting fundamental human rights, and ensuring social justice.
Since the separation of the judiciary, despite various limitations and challenges over past years, the country’s judges have been working tirelessly with utmost dedication, honesty, and courage to ensure ordinary people’s right to justice.
Mentioning that every member of the association is fully committed to clearing the backlog of cases and delivering justice to the doorsteps of the people in the quickest time, the release said that on this historic day, BJSA reiterates its commitment to strengthening judicial independence to uphold the rule of law and maintain public trust and faith.
At the same time, it sought the sincere cooperation and positive role of all concerned quarters for the overall development and institutional capacity building of the judicial system.
BJSA believes that on this day in 2007, Bangladesh’s judiciary ushered in a new era by being completely separated from the executive branch in light of the verdict in the historic Masdar Hossain case.
On this glorious and significant day, the judges’ organisation, on behalf of BJSA, extended greetings and congratulations to judges at all levels, court officers and employees, lawyers, and the justice-seeking general public.
