National Legal Aid Services Day-2023 was observed in the district on Friday like elsewhere across the country with a view to ensuring the rule of law, fundamental human rights and justice for everyone.
This year, the theme of the day is 'Fulfillment of Bangabandhu's dream, opening the door to free legal services'.
According to Article 27 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, all are equal before the law and all are entitled to equal protection of the law. In order to make this right a reality, the 'National Legal Aid Provision Act 2000' has been enacted.
Marking the day, a colorful rally was brought out from the premises of the district judge court and ended at the Hashanraja Auditorium of the Zila Shilpakala Academy after parading the main roads of the town.
After the rally, a discussion was held on Friday morning.
Senior District and Sessions Judge Md. Hemayet Uddin presided over the function. Legal Aid Committee General Secretary Sulekha Dey moderated the discussion.
Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge Zakir Hossain, Chief Judicial Magistrate Rukon Uddin Kabir, among others, spoke on the occasion.
