BNP's Legal Affairs Secretary Barrister Kayser Kamal criticized the Ministry of Law's decision regarding Khaleda Zia's travel for treatment, stating that the requirement for her to go to jail first before applying to the court is a cruel joke.
His remarks came immediately after Law Minister Anisul Huq announced the decision on Sunday.
Barrister Kayser Kamal said: "Today's (Sunday) decision once again proves that there is no rule of law in the country. Khaleda Zia has been made the subject of a cruel joke through this decision. Section 401 of the Criminal Procedure Code clearly states that the government can release her by executive order."
He further criticized the move, highlighting that there are precedents in the country for the release of political prisoners and their treatment abroad under both national and international laws. "The government's decision is a grave injustice to the nation," he added.
Kayser Kamal pointed out the inconsistency in the law minister's statement, saying: "The law minister publicly stated that any application on behalf of Khaleda Zia would be carefully considered. In response, Khaleda Zia's brother submitted an application on September 25. However, it was not assessed legally but rather politically. Today's decision reflects this political vendetta."