The government will take action against any media outlet that publishes or broadcasts speeches by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in violation of a court order, Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday.

"If any media outlet announces in advance that Sheikh Hasina will deliver a speech and then publishes or broadcasts it, it will amount to defying the court order," Zahed told a press briefing at the Secretariat.

He said the government had already issued an advisory to media organisations on the matter and would remind them again to refrain from broadcasting or publishing Hasina's speeches.

"The government's responsibility is to ensure implementation of the court's decisions," he said, adding that complying with court directives is the responsibility of every individual and institution.

Expressing his personal view, Zahed said he would not have supported restricting the broadcast of Hasina's speeches had there been no court order.

"If anyone disagrees with the court's order, they have the right to challenge it before the court. But as long as the order remains in force, everyone must comply with it," he said.

Asked why the government learned about former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed's bail two to three days after it had been granted, Zahed said he was not fully aware of the matter and could not provide an immediate explanation.

Responding to another question, Zahed said it was unrealistic to expect all officials who had served during the previous government's 15-year tenure to be replaced immediately following the change in power.

He said Sheikh Hasina's departure from the country on August 5 marked a significant moment in Bangladesh's history, but many officials associated with the previous administration continue to serve in various state institutions.

"Many people associated with the previous government are still working in different institutions, including the administration. It is simply not possible to remove such a large number of people at once; the process takes time," he said.