Judiciary

Bangladesh needs a courtroom AI policy, and soon

The rapid rise in the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems has streamlined information processing, drafting, and research, making these processes more efficient and less time-consuming.
30 August 2026

The impact of AI on the legal profession in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi lawyers explore AI for legal research and practice, weighing benefits against risks.
11 February 2026

Eighteen years on, how far has judicial separation been achieved?

Legal autonomy still remains a goal rather than a guarantee.
1 November 2025

SC Secretariat Ordinance: Judges may hold executive posts

Cabinet Division officials say it’s double standards
22 October 2025

ACC, judiciary were slaves to Hasina

Law Affairs Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul yesterday accused the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the judiciary of being subservient to the Awami League during its time in power, alleging that they failed to ensure justice and accountability in most cases.
9 December 2024

Enforcing economic and social rights through constitutional interpretation

The judiciary has a critical role in interpreting the economic and social rights as essential to achieving the preamble’s broad aims.
4 November 2024

Set up separate secretariat for judiciary

The Supreme Court has proposed establishing a separate secretariat for the judiciary to make it truly independent and effectively separate it from the executive branch.
27 October 2024

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
5 September 2024

The cost of a complaint

When a complaint of sexual violence comes as a formal allegation, how we hear the stories in those complaints matters.
24 January 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our new CJ Obaidul Hassan's call to fight graft is urgent, crucial and enthusing

We congratulate the chief justice for his forthright identification of one of the main issues of concern for Bangladesh’s future: corruption.
14 September 2023

A glimmer of hope for gender justice

Throughout this booklet, which is primarily meant to be read by lawyers and judges, India's apex court has provided an exhaustive list of stereotype-promoting language that should be replaced by alternative language.
27 August 2023

Italian prosecutors probe AC Milan's 1.2 bln euro sale

Milan prosecutors are looking into last year's 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) sale of AC Milan to U.S. private equity fund RedBird Capital from U.S. fund Elliott, a judicial source said on Thursday.
27 January 2023

CJ visits Dhakeshwari Temple to offer prayers

Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, who is now on a month’s leave on health grounds, visits Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka to offer prayers on the occasion of Laxmi Puja.
5 October 2017

Judiciary is keeping patience: CJ

Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, while hearing the Masdar Hossain case today, said the judiciary is keeping enough patience.
20 August 2017

Take the SC's comments to heart

We hope that instead of a knee-jerk reaction, the present ruling leadership will see the merit of the criticisms made and do their own homework so that all the vital organs of our constitution can work together and establish a functional state under law.
2 August 2017

Row over scrapping of 16th amendment: Fakhrul smells constitutional crisis

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says a “constitutional crisis” might arise due to a "parliament-judiciary row" over the 16th constitutional amendment concerning impeachment of Supreme Court judges.
14 May 2016

Trials stumble on outdated laws

Many of the country's laws have become obsolete and are of little effect in doing investigation and delivering justice in modern times, Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha said yesterday.
2 April 2016

Everyone not angels in Judiciary: CJ

Corruption prevails everywhere across the country and judiciary is nothing different, Chief Justice SK Sinha says.
2 April 2016

Don’t comment on sub-judice matter: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq has urged all not to make any statement regarding any sub-judice matter.
8 March 2016

Govt disowns ministers’ comments on CJ: Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses dissatisfaction over the comment of two ministers on the chief justice. The government would not own the remarks, Hasina says at a regular cabinet meeting.
7 March 2016