Date: May 11, 2024.
The Department of Law, University of Rajshahi, in collaboration with the Rajshahi District Legal Aid Office, organized an awareness meeting on “Awareness for Government Legal Aid” on May 11, 2024. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Professor Dr. Sayeeda Anju, Chairman of the Department of Law, University of Rajshahi.
Distinguished Guests and Participants
The meeting was graced by the presence of distinguished guests, including:
- Mr. Justice Sheikh Mafizur Rahman, Senior District and Sessions Judge, Rajshahi (Chief Guest)
- Mr. Justice Md. Emdadul Huq, Judge (District Judge), Women and Children Repression Tribunal-1, Rajshahi (Special Guest)
- Dr. M. Hashibul Alam Prodhan, Professor Department of Law, University of Rajshahi.
Importance of Legal Aid
The meeting aimed to raise awareness about the availability of government legal aid services for marginalized and disadvantaged individuals. The speakers highlighted the importance of legal aid in ensuring access to justice for all, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Key Discussion Points
The discussion at the meeting focused on the following aspects of government legal aid:
- Eligibility criteria for availing legal aid
- Scope of legal aid services
- Procedure for accessing legal aid
Addressing the Legal Needs of Vulnerable Groups
The meeting emphasized the need to strengthen legal aid services to effectively address the legal needs of vulnerable groups, such as women, children, and the poor.
Promoting Access to Justice
By organizing this awareness meeting, the Department of Law at RU and the Rajshahi District Legal Aid Office are contributing to the promotion of access to justice for all citizens.
