Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance Sparks Debate Over Judicial Powers
The Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, 2025, intended to ensure financial and administrative independence of the judiciary, has emerged as a politically sensitive issue as a parliamentary committee examines its key provisions, particularly those related to authority over subordinate court judges.
A Double-Edged Verdict: Caretaker Government Back, But Not for the Next Election
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday at 9:40 AM delivered a historic verdict, declaring the reinstatement of the non-partisan caretaker government system for national elections. A seven-member full bench led by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed issued the ruling. The other members of the bench are: Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam, Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, Justice Md. Rezaul Haque, Justice S. M. Emdadul Haque, Justice A. K. M. Asaduzzaman, and Justice Farah Mahbub.
21 High Court Judges Take Oath in Bangladesh
Twenty-one of the 22 judges permanently appointed to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court have taken their oath of office. One judge, who was ill, is scheduled to take the oath at a later date, according to the Registrar’s office.
Experts Call for Constitutional Reforms to Strengthen Rights and Equality
At a discussion marking the 53rd anniversary of the Constitution of Bangladesh, legal experts and rights advocates underscored the urgent need for constitutional reforms to make fundamental rights more effective through progressive interpretation and implementation.
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