Sarjis Alam criticises judiciary's partiality and calls for law adviser’s resignation
He specifically mentioned the prolonged legal battles faced by Islamic scholars implicated in the 2013 Shapla Square incident, contrasting their situation with that of other political detainees who have recently been granted bail
Sarjis Alam, chief organiser (North) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has publicly criticised Bangladesh's judiciary, alleging systemic bias and selective justice.
In a Facebook post today (22 May), he questioned the integrity of the High Court, stating, "If High Court verdicts can be influenced by mob pressure, then what's the need for such a court?"
In a separate post an hour later, Sarjis called out instances where affluent and politically connected individuals, particularly from the Awami League, secured bail for serious offences, while victims of past government oppression remain incarcerated without similar recourse.
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He specifically mentioned the prolonged legal battles faced by Islamic scholars implicated in the 2013 Shapla Square incident, contrasting their situation with that of other political detainees who have recently been granted bail.
Expressing frustration over the lack of progress in prosecuting those responsible for recent political violence, he questioned the accountability of Asif Nazrul, the current Adviser for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
He rhetorically asked, "Can Asif Nazrul, as Law Adviser, avoid responsibility for this failure? Should we not now demand his resignation?"
Sarjis' post also sparked criticism from netizens who pointed out how his own party had often resorted to creating mob pressure for various decisions.
Only yesterday, leaders and activists of the NCP protested at the main gate of the election commission (EC) headquarters, demanding the reconstitution of the EC and holding the local government elections.
They had also protested demanding a ban on the AL, blockading roads.
