Decision Soon on Khaleda's Overseas Treatment: Law Min

Law Minister Anisul Haque has said that a decision will be given soon on BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's request to go abroad for medical treatment. "We have to make decisions within the law," he said. The government cannot take any illegal action.

He was responding to a question from reporters after the winners of the essay competition titled "Liberation War, Freedom and Human Values" organized by the National Human Rights Commission at a hotel in the capital on Tuesday (December 21st).

Anisul Haque said, "15 BNP-backed lawyers came from the Supreme Court. We have examined whether there is any legal support in their statements. But did not get any support. The court did not support any of their statements. On the contrary, I have said in Parliament that the statement I have given is supported by many judgments. However, the law ministry will give its opinion soon."

Regarding the letter sent by the UK regarding Khaleda Zia's treatment, the law minister said, "The letter that was sent from the UK was incorrect. When the British High Commissioner met with me about that misinformation, I made it clear."

"We have clearly explained our law to the high commissioner and explained to them that Khaleda Zia is free and her legal position," he said.

Regarding the dialogue of the political parties with the President on the formation of the EC, the Law Minister said, "The Election Commission will be formed by the decision of the President."