Judges’ exchange of views at Narsingdi District Bar Association Justice J.B.M. Hasan calls for encouraging amicable settlement of cases

The Honorable Justice of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court, Mr. *J.B.M. Hasan*, met with lawyers in a view exchange meeting today on the occasion of his arrival at the Narsingdi District Bar Association. It is to be noted that he is serving as the Monitoring Judge of Dhaka-1 Division (Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Narsingdi, Tangail) under the 13-member 'Monitoring Committee for Subordinate Courts' formed by the Chief Justice. The meeting was presided over by Advocate Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan, President of the Narsingdi District Bar Association.  And the program was moderated by the editor, advocate Masjid Sikder,...

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The Honorable Justice of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court, Mr. *J.B.M. Hasan*, met with lawyers in a view exchange meeting today on the occasion of his arrival at the Narsingdi District Bar Association.
It is to be noted that he is serving as the Monitoring Judge of Dhaka-1 Division (Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Narsingdi, Tangail) under the 13-member ‘Monitoring Committee for Subordinate Courts’ formed by the Chief Justice.
The meeting was presided over by Advocate Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan, President of the Narsingdi District Bar Association.  And the program was moderated by the editor, advocate Masjid Sikder, at which time learned District and Sessions Judge Sheikh Humayun Kabir, Chief Judicial Magistrate Yasin Habib, District Legal Aid Officer, along with senior lawyers from all walks of life, lawyers and journalists were present.
At the exchange of views, Justice J.B.M. Hasan said:
In order to reduce litigation, compromissory cases must be settled quickly through amicable settlement. The role of lawyers in establishing justice is immense. If minor criminal cases, family disputes, check dishonor, dowry and maintenance cases are settled through mediation and ADR instead of dragging on for years, the litigants will get quick redress.
He also said that on August 12, 2026, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has empowered the Legal Aid Office to settle cases through amicable settlement.  Lawyers should encourage the plaintiff and defendant to compromise in cases where compromise is possible under the law, including sections 323, 324, 325, 406, 417, 420, 500, 504 of the Penal Code, and section 138 of the NI Act.
He praised the activities of the Narsingdi District Legal Aid Office and welcomed humanitarian initiatives like the Nyakkunja built for trial seekers.
After the meeting, he inspected various courtrooms and infrastructure of the District Judge’s Court and assured that he would discuss the development of the judiciary at a higher level.