Bangladesh Chief Justice calls for "zero tolerance" on judiciary corruption and demands reforms for transparency.

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed of Bangladesh has declared a "zero tolerance" stance on corruption within the judiciary, urging reforms to enhance transparency and restore public trust. He criticized the dual governance system that hinders judicial independence and called for the establishment of a separate secretariat for the judiciary. Ahmed emphasized the need for merit-based judicial appointments and full implementation of the Masdar Hossain case ruling to ensure accountability and efficiency.

September 21, 2024
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