President calls for ensuring legal services at low cost

President Abdul Hamid called upon the lawyers on Tuesday to ensure legal aid services to general people at low cost, reports UNB.

The President made the urge while delivering his speech as the chief guest at a reception accorded to him on the second day of a three-day visit to his home district Kishoreganj.

Kishoreganj Judges Court Lawyers Association organised the reception programme and a discussion on the district judge court premises.

"All people who come to file cases should not be considered as rich people. Most of them are poor. I will request you to consider this before charging extra money," President Abdul Hamid said.

The President stressed the need for reducing the charges for legal services. He opined that imposing tax with high rate on different legal services put an extra burden on the poor justice seekers.

He said the lawyers must maintain unity in a way so that everyone keeps faith in them. He cautioned against favouritism and power misuse.

Mentioning law as equal for all, the President said "If lawyers get involved in crime, other lawyers should come forward to fight against the lawyers. If it does not happen, the rule of law will not be established. I do not obey the rule, but others will have to abide by the law....this mentality will not help establish the rule of law."

The President inaugurated the newly constructed main gate and extension of court building of the judge court of the district.

Meanwhile, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq laid foundation of a new building - Rastropoti Abdul Hamid Bhaban - on the court premises.

President of Kishoregnaj District Lawyers Association advocate M A. Rashid presided over the programme while Kishoreganj District Judge Mahbub-ul-Islam and Zilla Parishad Chairman Zillur Rahman also spoke at the event.