Dhaka, May 4 -- Law Minister Asaduzzaman says he opposes the proposed lowering of the Supreme Court judges' retirement age, suggesting instead that the age limit be increased to utilise their experience.

He spoke to reporters after a courtesy meeting with the prosecution team at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka around 3pm on Monday.

Asked if there is any plan to reduce the retirement age from 67 to 65 years, Asaduzzaman said: "The Opposition raised the issue in a parliamentary special committee meeting. We said this is not a forum for discussion.

"The issue will be discussed thoroughly in the Constitution Amendment Committee when formed because it is linked to constitutional amendment."

The minister said he will oppose...