Separation of judiciary

Similar political influence has also been observed in the Bangabandhu murder case. The court has totally failed to initiate the hearing of the Bangabandhu case due to mysterious 'embarrassment' of judges. Throughout the tenure of this government the court has not paid any attention to the Bangabandhu case.

Again, as till to date our judiciary department is under the executive wing of the government, we find politicisation of the recruitment process of judges. Our Public Service Commission as well as the Supreme Judiciary Council are fully politicised and almost all recruitments through these organs are considered on the candidate's political loyalty. Of course, the recruitment to the lower court is no exception.

However, the situation in the higher court was better and at least we could claim that the procedure adopted for the appointment of judges in higher courts was fair enough. But this government has tarnished the images of judges by appointing incompetent and politically loyal people as judges in higher courts. This in turn has created a devastating situation for the country.

For good governance, a competent, impartial and honest judiciary system is a must. It is only possible if we can compel the government to separate the judicial department from the executive. We, the conscious citizens of the country, must be vocal in this context.