Sylhet Deputy Commissioner Md. Sarwar Alam has emphasized the need to strengthen the capacity of village courts to reduce case backlogs. Speaking on Monday at a discussion titled “The Role of Media in Raising Public Awareness about Village Courts,” organized under the Village Court Activation (Phase 3) Project at the Sylhet DC office conference room, he said that electing socially accepted and competent representatives would enhance public trust in local justice.

He noted that when qualified individuals handle justice, disputes are less likely to escalate into formal cases. The DC called for collective efforts to deliver village court services to people’s doorsteps, saying that activating these courts at the local level would ease pressure on higher courts. Addressing media professionals, he urged them to highlight both the successes and limitations of village courts through traditional and social media.

The meeting was chaired by Suborna Sarkar, Deputy Director of the Local Government Department in Sylhet, and attended by officials, journalists, and project representatives.