Political influence degrades rule of law: Dr Kamal
Eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday expressed his concern over the degradation of the country's rule of law due to rising political influence in all sectors.
"Be it law enforcing agencies, be it Bangladesh Television, political influence is everywhere. In reality, the current politics cannot tolerate any neutral position," he said.
"Since politicisation is happening everywhere, at this stage, a neutral and competent caretaker government could make a difference. But unfortunately, the caretaker government system was abolished even long before the full text of the Supreme Court verdict was released," he added.
He made the remarks while speaking on the rule of law of Bangladesh and youth empowerment, at a programme participated by around 300 youths from different parts of Bangladesh.
The programme titled “Bangladesh Youth Parliament 2012†held at the city's Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital was jointly organised by National Youth Forum Bangladesh and International Migrant Foundation.
Addressing the programme, Dr Akbar Ali Khan, former adviser to a caretaker government, said, “The law and administration of the country face continuous challenges due to political influences. Now time comes to change the country's administration system that we inherited from the British regime."
"In the past, people enjoyed respect from political parties on the eve of election. But conspiracy is going on to take away that respect as well. Then how can the rule of law be established in Bangladesh?" he added.
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