Law Minister Anisul Huq labeled pro-BNP lawyers’ court boycott programme as a "mere political maneuver". He said, "I see the court boycott by BNP lawyers as merely a political stunt. It holds no significance." He told this during a brief exchange with media at Akhaura railway station in Brahmanbaria today (3 January).
"The courts are preoccupied with their business. "BNP made a mistake by involving them in political activities," he continued.
An organization of pro-BNP attorneys, the Nationalist Law Enforcement Forum, has called for a week-long court boycott in support of the BNP's campaign of non-cooperation with the elections.
The minister also called BNP's statement about the election a joke and said, "People's actions show their acceptance of the polls and willingness to engage in the electoral process. BNP may speak as they wish, but the people of Bangladesh will exercise their rights appropriately."
During the exchange the minister was accompanied by Akhaura municipality mayor Takzil Khalifa, along with party leaders and activists.
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