Bangladesh: Five Appellate Division Judges Step Down Following Chief Justice’s Departure
— August 10, 2024
Dhaka, Bangladesh (AIA) In a shocking turn of events, five judges of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court resigned today, plunging the nation’s judiciary into further turmoil.
The judges—Justices M Enayetur Rahim, Md Abu Zafor Siddique, Jahangir Hossain Selim, Md Shahinur Islam, and Kashefa Hussain—submitted their resignation letters to the President through the Law Ministry, following the sudden departure of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan earlier today. Supreme Court Registrar General Aziz Ahmed Bhuiyan confirmed the development, stating, “I have forwarded the resignation letters to the Law Ministry for necessary action.”
The unprecedented mass resignations come in wake of a protest by students, who issued an ultimatum to the Chief Justice and Appellate Division judges to step down by 1 p.m. The demonstrations highlight the growing discontent and demands for accountability within the judiciary.
As the nation grapples with the implications of these resignations, concerns about the rule of law, judicial independence, and the future of Bangladesh’s legal system have come to the forefront. The government’s response to this crisis will be closely watched as the nation of 170 million people goes through this uncertain period.
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