Bangladesh chief justice to ‘resign’ as hundreds of protesters gherao Supreme Court, give ultimatum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh chief justice to ‘resign’ as hundreds of protesters gherao Supreme Court, give ultimatum

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of Bangladesh Obaidul Hassan reportedly decided to resign after hundreds of protesters on Saturday surrounded the Supreme Court premises in the capital Dhaka and issued an ultimatum to the CJ and other judges of the Appellate Division to step down by 1pm. Sheikh Hasina resigned and the PM and fled Bangladesh on Monday amid nationwide violent protests Obaidul Hassan will tender his resignation after consulting President Mohammed Shahabuddin on evening, The Dhaka Tribune reported. Around 10:30am, several hundred protesters, including students and lawyers, started gathering on the Supreme Court premises, demanding resignation of the chief justice and the judges of the Appellate Division. Earlier in the morning, Asif Mahmud, the adviser of Youth and Sports Ministry of the Interim government, posted on the Facebook, demanding unconditional resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan and stop the full court meeting.

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Protesters Demand Resignation of Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin
2 months ago

Protesters Demand Resignation of Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin

Firstpost  

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SC Reinstates Supreme Judicial Council, Upholds 16th Amendment Ruling

The Hindu  

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Bangladesh unrest: Syed Refaat Ahmed sworn in as new chief justice amid protests to revamp judiciary
4 months, 1 week ago

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India TV News  

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Bangladesh’s chief justice resigns under pressure as Yunus-led interim government starts working
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh Chief Justice resigns after protesters issue one-hour ultimatum

New Indian Express  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Bangladesh unrest: Why Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan was forced to resign amid protests? Explained
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh unrest: Why Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan was forced to resign amid protests? Explained

India TV News  

Amid intensified protests from students, chief justice of Bangladesh agreed to resign ‘in principle’ after pressure mounted from agitators surrounding the Supreme Court, broadcaster Jamuna TV reported on Saturday. Hassan was appointed as chief justice in Supreme Court last year and is being seen as a loyalist to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina. Obaidul Hassan was appointed last year and he …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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ABP News  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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India TV News  

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Bangladesh’s prime minister resigns and flees country as unrest widens
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s prime minister resigns and flees country as unrest widens

LA Times  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: 8 dead after protestors clash with police, Awami League supporters demanding resignation of Sheikh Hasina

Op India  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Protestors demand resignation of Sheikh Hasina, to kickstart civil disobedience movement

Op India  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Top Pakistani minister demands resignation of 'controversial' Chief Justice Bandial

Firstpost  

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