The reform process is far-reaching. Regional seminars dubbed as judicial roadshows have engaged judges, lawyers, civil society, and the diplomatic community in meaningful conversations about judicial independence. These events have helped unify the judiciary behind the Chief Justice’s agenda.  The judiciary, he affirmed, “is not just adapting; it is leading a generational shift driven by merit, youth, and purpose.”

Dr. Nazrul highlighted ongoing reforms in the subordinate judiciary including ongoing digitalization of processes such as marriage registration, divorce, and bail bonds, and amendment of laws. He highlighted measures to ensure the entire judiciary would be “immune from political interference.” Including new legislation on the judicial appointment council aimed at introducing transparent, merit-based judicial appointments have been introduced, a process operationalized through a landmark ordinance in January 2025.

The Attorney General emphasized the importance of boosting efficiency. “An independent judiciary, while essential, cannot fully serve its purpose if it is not also efficient,” he noted. “Delays erode public confidence and create economic bottlenecks.” He called for modern case management, digital courts, alternative dispute resolution, and investment in judicial training. “The symbiotic relationship between independence and efficiency cannot be overstated,” he stressed. One without the other is an incomplete promise.

Justice reforms, however, cannot thrive in isolation but are the fundament for other reforms., In the Honorable Chief Adviser’s words, the judiciary is central to ensuring that “no individual or party could ever become despotic or authoritarian.” It is, he declared, the one institution that “can play the most significant role” in safeguarding democracy against populist manipulation or authoritarian backsliding.