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.
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.