Sangsad Bhaban, April 16 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Thursday told Parliament that more than 40 lakh cases were pending in the subordinate courts across the country at the end of 2025.

"A total of 40,41,924 cases were pending in the lower courts across the country as of December 31, 2025," he said, while replying to scripted questions from opposition bench (Jamaat) lawmakers Md. Quamrul Hassan (Mymensingh-6) and Md Nurul Islam (Chapainawabganj-3) in the House.

The Law Minister said the government has undertaken multidimensional measures to ensure speedy and effective disposal of the huge backlog of cases.

He said the government remains committed to alleviating the sufferings of justice-seekers ...