Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said that all reforms and changes in the country have been achieved through legal processes.
"In cases of family disputes, people no longer need to physically go to court as free services are now available through legal aid. Under the new system, three judges have been involved in place of one, making the process more efficient," he said.
The remarks came at the inauguration of the e-Family Court system, held at the Jagannath-Sohel Memorial Auditorium of the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court building.
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan; Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology; members of the judiciary, lawyers, and concerned officials attended the event.
Dr Asif Nazrul said reforms are essential but must be grounded in practical realities. "We have not been able to do much, but we hope that even after a new government takes office, these initiatives will continue. Otherwise, they will fade away," he added.
He also stressed that excessive attempts at reform must not weaken the state’s structural foundation and emphasized that any process should be implemented gradually to be effective.
On the Ministry of Law`s ongoing initiatives, he said the ministry has implemented 21 reforms so far, but highlighted that these reforms will not be sustainable unless lawyers and all relevant stakeholders remain engaged and maintain continuity.
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the new system will significantly advance the country’s transition toward a paperless judiciary. "As the environment adviser, this gives me great satisfaction. I thank the lawyers for accepting the process. With your cooperation, this initiative can be fully implemented," she said.
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb highlighted that the digital initiative will help legal professionals provide faster and more effective services.
Supreme Court Registrar General Muhammad Habibur Rahman Siddique said the e-Family Court will greatly advance the justice system toward a paperless structure.
The organizers noted that the e-Family Court system will help address longstanding issues, including lengthy procedures, high costs, travel difficulties, paper-based documentation, delays, and overcrowding in courts.
The digital service will also provide faster online processing, lower costs, access from home, digital documents, round-the-clock registration seven days a week, and convenient online scheduling.
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