A training workshop was held in Cox’s Bazar to enhance the effectiveness of state legal aid services, with participation from bench assistants and general record officers (GROs) under the district court.
Presiding over the workshop, District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Abdur Rahim emphasized that court officials, staff, and police personnel must ensure timely and efficient services for justice seekers through dedication, integrity, and professionalism. He stressed that all individuals seeking legal support should receive fair justice without unnecessary delays.
The workshop, titled “Improving the Quality of State Legal Aid Services,” was organized by the District Legal Aid Office and held at the conference room of the District Judge’s Court on Monday (March 30). It was conducted by District Legal Aid Officer and Senior Assistant Judge Abhijit Chowdhury.
Key sessions were led by Judge Md Abu Hanif of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-1, Chief Judicial Magistrate Mohammad Shafiul Alam, and Additional District and Sessions Judge Mohammad Abul Monsur Siddiqui, along with representatives from non-governmental organizations.
Judge Mohammad Abdur Rahim further noted that such training programs play a crucial role in enhancing participants’ skills, work quality, and efficiency. He highlighted that court support staff are an integral part of the judicial system and must perform their duties responsibly despite challenges such as limited manpower, infrastructural constraints, and logistical shortages.
During the sessions, trainers provided practical guidance on improving service delivery, simplifying administrative processes, and expanding awareness of government legal aid. Participants were encouraged to contribute actively from their respective roles to ensure broader access to justice.
The workshop concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening legal aid services and improving institutional responsiveness within the judicial system.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
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