Dhaka, August 10 — Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul of the newly formed interim government stated that the administration will prioritize fulfilling two key expectations: holding democratic elections for politicians and addressing students' aspirations for national reform. He made these remarks while responding to journalists' questions at the secretariat on Saturday morning.
Nazrul emphasized that the government will remain in place only for as long as necessary to achieve these goals. "This interim government will work to fulfill these two expectations. Neither more nor less," he affirmed.
When asked about the duration of the current government, Nazrul indicated that there had been no specific discussions yet. "Politicians hope to hold elections as soon as possible, while students are focused on the reform of the country," he explained.
The legal adviser also highlighted the unique role students have played in shaping the current situation. "Students have created a wonderful opportunity to run the country," Nazrul remarked, expressing his personal desire to return to his university classes once his role in the interim government concludes.
In a related development, a full court session of the Supreme Court, convened by the Chief Justice with the participation of all judges, was announced adjourned earlier in the morning. This decision came after Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, the adviser in charge of the youth and sports ministry and the coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, demanded the Chief Justice's resignation.
Addressing this demand, Nazrul noted that while the Chief Justice is a respected figure, the students have questioned whether protests can influence judicial decisions. He referenced recent criticisms directed at the Chief Justice, including receiving gifts from law enforcement and student organizations. "We think the Supreme Court has a place for everyone," Nazrul added.
Nazrul also mentioned a Facebook status posted on behalf of the students, calling for the Chief Justice's resignation due to perceived injustices. "Harassment in the name of justice—I will stop this harassment," he declared.
He concluded by stating that the current government, formed in response to a massive student-led movement, now places responsibility on the Chief Justice to determine his future actions amidst the pressures and expectations from the public.
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