Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman today informed parliament that the government is taking several measures to reduce the growing backlog of cases in courts across the country and accelerate the delivery of justice. The minister's remarks came in response to a starred question from opposition lawmaker Md. Golam Rasul of Jashore-4 constituency representing Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
Creation of Judicial Posts and New Courts
To strengthen the judiciary, the government has created 536 judicial posts. Additionally, the recruitment process for 150 new Civil Judges is underway, and the Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission is appointing supporting court staff. The minister highlighted the establishment of 650 Civil Judge and Senior Civil Judge courts, 406 Joint District Judge courts, and 204 Additional District Judge courts. The creation of new judicial posts for these courts is under active consideration.
Case Backlog Statistics
Md. Asaduzzaman informed the House that there are currently 561,044 pending cases with the Appellate and High Court Divisions of the Supreme Court. Of these, 38,713 cases are pending with the Appellate Division and 522,331 with the High Court Division. In 2025, the Appellate Division disposed of 7,553 cases, and the High Court Division disposed of 55,756 cases, totaling 63,309 cases. As of March 31 this year, 4,078,432 cases were pending in subordinate courts, including 1,690,443 civil cases and 2,387,989 criminal cases. Over the past year, subordinate courts disposed of 275,084 cases, comprising 49,073 civil cases and 226,011 criminal cases.
Government's Optimism and Future Plans
The Law Minister expressed optimism that the government’s ongoing initiatives, including expanding judicial infrastructure, increasing the number of judges and court personnel, and establishing new courts, would substantially reduce the case backlog and ensure quicker access to justice for litigants.
Significance and Implications
The government's efforts to reduce the case backlog are crucial for ensuring timely justice delivery and maintaining public confidence in the judicial system. By increasing the number of judicial posts and establishing new courts, the government aims to alleviate the pressure on existing courts and expedite case disposal. This initiative is expected to have a significant impact on the efficiency of the judicial system and the overall administration of justice in Bangladesh.
