In a significant development today, Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan announced his resignation effective this evening, following intense student protests at the High Court demanding judicial reforms. Concurrently, the military has urged the protesting students to leave the High Court area to prevent any potential incidents that could harm both the judiciary’s infrastructure and the students’ movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lieutenant Colonel Rezwanuzzaman Khan, in charge of security in the High Court area, addressed the students this afternoon, acknowledging their fight for justice while urging them to disperse peacefully. “You are here for a just cause, and Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan has announced he will resign. Now, please vacate this area to avoid any mishaps that could damage the courthouse and hinder your cause,” he stated through a megaphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since this morning, students from various educational institutions in Dhaka have been demonstrating at the High Court, labeling some judges as partisan and calling for their resignation. The movement, led by the anti-discrimination student coalition, has seen a significant turnout, with students chanting slogans and marching to the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hasnat Abdullah, coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, expressed the group’s determination: “We have seen forces trying to undermine the independence bought with the blood of hundreds of martyrs. We will resist and counter these defeated powers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This latest call for judicial reform and the Chief Justice’s subsequent resignation marks a critical point in ongoing political and social tensions in Bangladesh, as students continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future governance and judicial integrity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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