Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr  Asif Nazrul -File Photo

DHAKA, Oct 15, 2025 (BSS) - Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr 
Asif Nazrul today said the ordinance for establishing a Supreme Court (SC) 
Secretariat will be placed before the Advisory Council within the next few 
weeks.

"The establishment of a SC Secretariat was one of the major recommendations 
of the Judiciary Reform Commission, and also part of the Chief Justice's 
reform vision. We have progressed a lot in this regard, though some 
differences of opinion remain. We need further discussion, but I believe we 
will be able to establish a separate secretariat within the tenure of this 
interim government," he told reporters at the secretariat this afternoon.

Dr Asif Nazrul said that during previous governments, it was often seen that 
ruling party members used to intimidate members of other political parties.

"Now, people can freely criticise members of the Advisory Council from 
different political parties and quarters. This is a healthy sign of 
democratic transition. But I would also say to political parties - you must 
have the tolerance to hear similar criticism directed at you," he added.

Replying to a question on whether all political parties will sign the July 
Charter, the adviser said he believes they will. "Every political party has 
participated in the discussion process sincerely. I believe they will sign 
the charter as a continuation of that sincerity. The content is not the issue 
- the main debate is over its implementation process, which is not part of 
the signing," he continued.

Regarding the election, Dr Nazrul reaffirmed, "We are firmly committed to 
holding the national election in the first half of February. There is no 
second thought or debate about it within our government."