Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister AnisulHuq on Saturday said holding elections, forming the parliament and all other activities must be done as per the constitution and laws of the country.
"Provisions for the formation of the parliament and the government and holding the elections are clearly mentioned in the constitution. Whatever happens in the future must be under the constitution and the law. Otherwise, the country will go backward again," he said.
The law minister said these while chairing a seminar held at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden here organized by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs marking the Bangladesh Constitution Day.
Based on the experience of last 50 years, Anisul said, whenever Bangladesh deviates from the constitutional rule introduced by the Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the rule of law and justice in the country were disrupted.
An anarchic situation has arisen in the country and fundamental human rights have been violated, he continued.
The overall development of the country has been disrupted, he said, adding:"So, we have to learn from past experiences and move forward."
JatiyaSangsad (JS) Speaker DrShirinSharminChaudhury attended it as the chief guest.
Law Commission Member Justice ATM FazleKabir and Secretary of the Law and Justice Division Md Golam Sarwar joined the seminar as discussants.
Secretary of Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division MdMoinulKabir gave welcome speech on the occasion while Professor and Dean of Law of the Jagannath University S M MasumBillah presented the key note paper.
Diplomats of different countries, guests from various government ministries, offices and organizations, representatives of civil society and dignitaries were present in the event.