Separation of Judiciary

To begin with I wish to congratulate The Daily Star for diligently following a story which is of utmost significance in the socio-political life of Bangladesh. As a matter of fact, recognition and helping to build up an Independent Judiciary away from the influence of the Executive is a must for the development of the institution of Democracy. In Bangladesh it has become twice more urgent with the growing tendency of the magisterial courts and the lower courts having to "falter" in many cases under the direct influence of governmental agencies.

The government's long inaction and unprecedented "lame" excuses seeking more time are therefore completely unacceptable. As far as I know, the Ministry of Law and Parliamentary Affairs on whose shoulders lies the main brunt of the responsibility in this regard is simply dragging its feet. Besides, to the best of my knowledge its office is located on the fourth or some such floor which has never been " submerged under water during the recent devastating floods". To me the excuse at best appears to be childish and totally baseless.