Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain

11 HC benches formed to dispose of cases during vacation

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has constituted 11 High Court (HC) benches with its 17 judges for disposing of cases during the ongoing annual vacation.
CJ for working together to materialise Bangabandhu’s dream

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain calls upon all to work together to materialise the dream of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for building the country as “Sonar Bangla”.
Write what you see in court: CJ to journos

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain says journalists will write what they see in the court.
Transparency of Judiciary: Journos' access to courtroom must

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday said journalists' access to the courtrooms has to be ensured to maintain transparency of the judiciary.
Democratic state ‘unthinkable’ without presence of media: CJ

A democratic, independent and sovereign state is ‘unthinkable’ without the presence of media, said Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday.
10-truck arms haul case: CJ assigns another HC bench for hearing

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain assigns another High Court bench for hearing and disposing of the death reference and appeals in the sensational 10-truck arms haul case in which 14 people, including former ministers, were sentenced to death.
2 SC benches constituted for quick disposal of pending cases

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain decides to constitute two separate benches for the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court for quick disposal of the cases and increasing its (disposal) rate.
CJ assigns 16 HC benches to hear pending bail pleas

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has assigned 16 separate High Court benches to hear and dispose of the long pending bail petitions on every Thursday in order to reduce the huge backlog of cases.
SC reopens today after vacation

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has reconstituted five High Court benches, as both the Appellate and High Court divisions of the Supreme Court will reopen today after a 47-day annual vacation.
Journos unwavering in protecting society

The role of journalism and media in removing inconsistencies from the society is as clear as day, said Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday.
23 HC benches to operate during court vacation

Chief Justice (CJ) Syed Mahmud Hossain has constituted 23 High Court (HC) benches with its 36 judges for disposing of cases during the ongoing annual vacation.
Law minister hands over latest edition of Bangladesh Code to CJ

Law Minister Anisul Huq hands over the latest edition of Bangladesh Code to Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain.
58 HC benches formed to dispose cases

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain constitutes 58 High Court benches with its 93 judges for disposing cases after reopening from annual vacation on June 24.
Conviction rate in women repression cases poor: CJ

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain expresses his concern over the poor conviction rate in the cases filed under Women and Children Repression Prevention Act and underscores the need for finding out the root cause.
CJ warns SC officials against corruption

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain warns the Supreme Court officials and employees saying that stern action will be taken if any of them are involved with corruption and irregularities.
New CJ calls full court meeting Wednesday

Newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain convenes a full court meeting with the High Court judges tomorrow to take decision on few issues including promotion of 141 additional district judges to the post of district judges.
‘Inquire into staffers’ graft’, Law minister requests CJ

Law minister Anisul Huq requests Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain to launch an inquiry into allegation of irregularities against some High Court judges and Supreme Court officials brought by the Attorney General Mahbubey Alam.
I was journalist once upon a time: CJ

Newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain says once upon a time he was a journalist.
Will strive to ensure justice for all: CJ

Newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday said he would always try to protect coordination among the three state organs and do everything possible to strongly establish the rule of law and ensure justice for all.
New CJ for coordination among 3 state organs

Newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain says he will always try to coordinate among the functions of three organs of the state.
New CJ Syed Mahmud Hossain sworn in

Newly appointed Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain is sworn in. President M Abdul Hamid administers his oath at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, official residence of the president.