Dhaka: The Awami League party, led by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has severely condemned the recent Dhaka court order to deny bail and imprison 80 lawyers who had recently surrendered, saying that these lawyers - who had stood up for the rights of the oppressed and victimised Bangladeshi people - have been targetted as they could have exposed the “fraudulent nature” of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
The party slammed the interim government for unlawfully seizing state power and establishing control at every level of the government. It stated that the “fascist” Yunus government has not only appointed its obedient allies as judges but has also continued its blatant interference in the judiciary. Using force, it has unlawfully removed high court judges.
“When people are victims of injustice or lose their rights, they seek justice by turning to the courts. Yet, the Yunus regime continues to abuse the judiciary, issuing one unlawful order after another, creating a horrific precedent in our history. The lawyers who received bail from the high court presented themselves in the lower courts, requesting bail and surrendering in good faith,” the statement added. “However, the court, instead of granting their requests, ordered their imprisonment. These lawyers have fought in the courts to establish justice for those who suffer injustice or are deprived of their rights. Today, these very lawyers have been subjected to cruel and unjust orders by the court,” it further reads. The party protested the court order, stating that since the unlawful rise to power, the Yunus-led interim government has harassed the Awami League leaders and activists simply due to political differences. Moreover, athletes, artists, intellectuals, and cultural workers have been harassed through baseless, fabricated murder cases.
Condemning the unconstitutionally appointed interim government, Awami League said that Yunus led interim government has used the courts to harass lawyers with fabricated cases. These lawyers include senior and female legal professionals. (IANS)
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