Managing key state institutions becomes difficult, says Asif Nazrul

Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has said managing key state institutions has become difficult due to their “weakened foundation over the past one and a half decades.”

In his speech at the seventh convocation of the State University of Bangladesh (SUB) in Purbachal on Sunday, he said: “Despite many achievements at the individual level in the 54 years of independence, we are lagging behind in building sustainable institutions.

 “Institutions like police, justice, and administration were once progressive, but their foundation has been weakened in the past 15 years. As a result, it has become difficult to manage them effectively.”

This information was shared in a media statement by the university.

Reflecting on how Europe's post-World War II progress highlights the crucial role of strong institutions for building a nation, he said: “Only the nations capable of establishing strong institutions are the ones that have advanced.

 “In our country, however, individuals and families have been prioritised over institutions. Thus, even when accomplishments have occurred, they have not been sustainable.”

According to the university administration, this year’s convocation ceremony was organised in memory of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman bin Hadi.

Asif paid profound tribute to Hadi and offered prayers for his soul, adding: “I have never seen a funeral of such scale.

 “The tears and prayers of the people I witnessed made me firmly believe that Allah will grant him the highest place in paradise.”