Effective steps taken to withdraw politically motivated harassment cases: Law minister

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Thursday told Parliament that the government has taken effective steps to withdraw politically motivated harassment cases filed during the tenure of the previous Awami League regime.

Replying to a scripted question from treasury bench member Md Monowar Hosen (Magura-1), the minister said the government remains fully aware of the issue and has already initiated measures in this regard.

“The current government is fully aware of the withdrawal of politically motivated harassment cases filed during the previous Awami League regime and has already taken effective steps in this regard,” he told the House.

The minister said the interim government had earlier formed a committee to review such cases and, based on its policy decision, no murder case was withdrawn, according to a UNB report.

He said the present government on March 5, 2026, constituted four-member district-level committees, led by deputy commissioners, to recommend the withdrawal of politically motivated harassment cases.

Subsequently, on March 8, 2026, a six-member central committee, headed by the law minister, was formed to take final decisions based on the recommendations received from the district committees.

“The central committee is currently examining the recommendations and continuing the process of case withdrawal,” he added.

The minister further said that if any individual, including Members of Parliament, applies through due process for the withdrawal of politically motivated, false and harassment cases — including murder cases — both the district and central committees will review the matter.

He said necessary decisions would be taken if any case is found to have been filed with the intent of political harassment.

“The government is sincerely committed to ensuring relief for victims of politically motivated harassment cases,” the minister said.