Dhaka, March 9 -- In a step to address allegations of political persecution, the government has formed a central committee to review and withdraw cases deemed to be "political harassment".

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has been appointed as convenor of the six-member committee, according to the ministry on Sunday.

The panel also includes the home secretary and an additional or joint secretary from the ministry.

The committee's mandate is to examine recommendations received from district-level committees, identify cases filed on politically motivated grounds, prepare a comprehensive list, and take steps to withdraw them.

This initiative follows a pattern established under the BNP government led by Tarique Rahman, which last month withdre...