Dhaka, March 29 -- Newly appointed Attorney General Ruhul Quddus Kazal has vowed to work "dispassionately" in the interest of the people and the state.

Speaking at his office on Sunday, the senior Supreme Court lawyer outlined his approach after formally beginning duties.

Kazal was appointed on Mar 25 but assumed office on Sunday.

On whether political affiliations would affect him, he said: "I am a constitutionally appointed attorney general. I have had political beliefs and affiliations. But in performing my duties as attorney general, no political ideology will influence me.

"I have been appointed entirely as the attorney general of the state. I will always speak in the interest of the state, for the welfare of the state, and on beh...