Remain alert against anti-constitutional activities: President Hamid
President M Abdul Hamid on Saturday called upon the people to remain alert about anti-constitutional activities and plots against the country’s Liberation War and independence.
“Remain alert against any anti-constitutional activity,” the president said, addressing a function at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the capital, marking the ‘Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh’ organised by the Bangladesh Supreme Court.
The Head of State added: “Using the constitution in the interests of individuals, groups and parties can never be good.”
He stressed on proper coordination and good relations among three state organs - executive, legislature and judiciary - to uphold the sanctity and dignity of the constitution.
Using the constitution in the interests of individuals, groups and parties can never be good
“The judges and lawyers must play a leading role in this regard,” Abdul Hamid said.
President Hamid further said the more the practice of democracy and the development of values increase, the more the effectiveness and dignity of the constitution would enhance.
He asked everyone, irrespective of party affiliations, to play due role in establishing democracy and rule of law in the country by showing due respect to the constitution.
He said the Bangladesh Supreme Court, since its inception, has been playing a very significant role as the guardian and protector of the constitution during peace and crisis, simultaneously, protecting human rights and ensuring justice.
“Judges will ensure the rule of law and justice by applying their talent and intellect, being accountable to the country, its people and the constitution,” Hamid hoped.
On this occasion, the president uncovered a memorial publication on ‘Fifty Years’ (1972-2022) Literature and Legacy of Supreme Court of Bangladesh’ published by the apex court.
Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique, Sri Lanka Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, Bangladesh’s Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq, former Chief Justice of Bangladesh Md. Mozammel Hossain, Attorney General Abu Mohammad Amin Uddin, Supreme Court Bar Association President Advocate Momtaz Uddin Fakir and Appellate Division Justice Md. Nuruzzaman, among others, spoke on the occasion.