Independence of judiciary also brought some complexities: PM Hasina

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the complexities and quantity of cases have been increased in courts after the independence of the judiciary, reports UNB. 

"A problem has appeared in the name of independence of the judiciary, raising the complexities and backlog of cases have gone up. The larger number of cases is being registered with the court," she said.

The prime minister made the remarks replying to a question over the verdict of Nusrat killing case at a press conference at her official Ganabhaban residence on her Azerbaijan tour for attending the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

She said some cases previously went to the magistrate and disposed from there. "Taking all, they're unable to tackle it (properly)."

Talking about the verdict of Nusrat killing case, where 16 people were awarded capital punishment, Sheikh Hasina said the verdict came in a quicker time as Nusrat was able to record her statement before her death.

Describing Nusrat as a very brave girl, prime minister said her statement was very important evidence.

In most of the murder cases, she said, lack of witnesses causes serious trouble. "But in this case, public opinion was there while journalists played a big role through their continuous reporting. I appreciate their efforts... that's why it has been possible to dispose of the case so quickly."

Sheikh Hasina also said the government would take necessary measurers so that the cases could be disposed of faster.