Bangladesh crisis: Why protesting students forced Chief Justice to resign
Saturday, 10 August 2024 "I feel it is necessary to share a special news with you. Our chief justice has resigned a few minutes back. His resignation letter has already reached the law ministry. We will send it to the president without delay for taking necessary measures," Asif Nazrul, law, justice and parliamentary affairs adviser to the interim government, said.
Bangladesh's Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan resigned amid intense protests demanding all judges step down. The unrest, sparked by Hassan's perceived loyalty to ousted Premier Sheikh Hasina, led to protesters surrounding the Supreme Court. This follows Hasina's flight to India after violent...
Dhaka, Bangladesh – August 10, 2024: In an unprecedented move, hundreds of student protesters gheraoed the Supreme Court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday,... IndiaVision Also reported by •Zee News
Hasan stated that his resignation was necessary to protect the judiciary, as there had been threats against the Supreme Court, its justices, and workers,... DNA