Dhaka, June 14 -- Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Saturday said the government is working to ensure swift and cost-effective disposal of cases, uphold human rights and free people from the 'curse of the burden of cases'.

"The overwhelming number of pending cases not only strains the judicial system but also questions the probability of the prospect of justice. Reducing the pressure of new cases has become a necessity," he said at a consultation on the draft "Legal Aid Services (Amendment) Ordinance 2025" held at the National Legal Aid Services Organisation (NLASO) on Bailey Road in the capital.

Asif Nazrul emphasised the importance of strengthening alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to reduce the pressure on courts. "Introducing manda...