Bangladesh's Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan is reportedly set to resign following intense protests at the Supreme Court on Saturday. Hundreds of protesters, including students and lawyers, surrounded the court premises, demanding the resignation of the Chief Justice and other judges of the Appellate Division. The protesters issued an ultimatum for the resignations by 1 PM local time, threatening to besiege the judges' residences if their demands were not met. According to The Dhaka Tribune, Chief Justice Hassan plans to tender his resignation after consulting with President Mohammed Shahabuddin later in the evening. The situation escalated when the protesters gathered around 10:30 AM, urging the judiciary to step down immediately. The protests underscore growing tensions and dissatisfaction within the legal community and broader society in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Crisis: Indian Visa Centre in Bangladesh ‘Closed Indefinitely’ Amid Political Turmoil, but Missions To Stay Functional.
Bangladesh Chief Justice to Resign
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