Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain
CJ forms 2 more HC benches to run judicial functions
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain today constituted two more High Court benches to virtually hear and dispose of urgent cases during the ongoing restrictions imposed due to surge of Covid-19 pandemic.
Strong commitment of govt, judiciary can prevent human trafficking: Chief Justice
Bangladesh needs an integrated approach to develop public awareness against trafficking in persons, Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain said today.
HC to resume regular functions from Wednesday
After five months, the regular functions of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court will resume from Wednesday.
Appellate Division to continue functioning virtually this month
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has decided to continue the operations of the Supreme Court’s Appellate Division this month through virtual systems using information and communication technology and without physical presence, in order to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Another HC bench formed for virtual hearing
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain constitutes another single-member bench of the High Court for holding virtual hearing and disposing of urgent cases through digital services during the ongoing closure to curb the coronavirus outbreak.
Chief Justice considering virtual hearing of urgent cases
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has extended the closure of all courts across the country till May 5 to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Chief Justice to hold meeting with SC judges on judicial function tomorrow
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain will hold a meeting with Supreme Court judges tomorrow to decide about the judiciary as its functions remain halted since March 26 due to ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
CJ for updating century-old law with provisions for using digital evidence
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain stresses the need of updating the century-old Evidence Act of 1872 by incorporating the provisions for using digital evidence as much of the communication and commercial activities are now done on digital platforms.
8 HC benches formed for disposing of cases during vacation
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain have constituted eight High Court (HC) benches with its 13 judges for disposing of urgent cases during the upcoming two-week annual vacation.
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,’ says Chief Justice Mahmud Hossain
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.
