Carry out court proceedings digitally: President M Abdul Hamid

President M Abdul Hamid today called upon everyone concerned to carry out all kinds of court proceedings as well as preserve all its documents digitally.

"Carry out court proceedings digitally…As the Supreme Court (SC) is the 'Court of Record', I think it is very important to digitally preserve all its documents and all its activities from filing of the case to announcement of the verdict," he said.

The head of the state was delivering his virtual speech from Bangabhaban on the 'Supreme Court Day -2020'.

Terming the information technology (IT) as an integral part of the daily life, President Hamid said even during the global pandemic coronavirus, it has been possible for courts to use IT to ensure justice for the people in a virtual way.

The president urged judges, lawyers and all concerned to ensure the rule of law.

He said Bangladesh constitution stated that all citizens are equal to the eyes of law and are entitled to equal protection of the law.

"Therefore, it should be remembered that a litigant has the right to get justice. And it is our responsibility and duty to ensure the right of the citizen. There is no question of kindness or favour here," President Hamid added.

A documentary on the history of the Supreme Court was also screened on the occasion.