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.

Bangladesh needs an integrated approach to develop public awareness against trafficking in persons, Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain said today.

After five months, the regular functions of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court will resume from Wednesday.

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.

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 Syed Mahmud Hossain has extended the closure of all courts across the country till May 5 to contain the spread of coronavirus.

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.

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.

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.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain terms the chaos at courtroom by the pro-BNP Lawyers “unprecedented”. “Everything has a limit…. I have not seen such a situation in the courtroom," the chief justice said.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has constituted 11 High Court (HC) benches with its 17 judges for disposing of cases during the ongoing annual vacation.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain calls upon all to work together to materialise the dream of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for building the country as “Sonar Bangla”.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain says journalists will write what they see in the court.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday said journalists' access to the courtrooms has to be ensured to maintain transparency of the judiciary.

A democratic, independent and sovereign state is ‘unthinkable’ without the presence of media, said Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain assigns another High Court bench for hearing and disposing of the death reference and appeals in the sensational 10-truck arms haul case in which 14 people, including former ministers, were sentenced to death.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain decides to constitute two separate benches for the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court for quick disposal of the cases and increasing its (disposal) rate.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has assigned 16 separate High Court benches to hear and dispose of the long pending bail petitions on every Thursday in order to reduce the huge backlog of cases.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has reconstituted five High Court benches, as both the Appellate and High Court divisions of the Supreme Court will reopen today after a 47-day annual vacation.

The role of journalism and media in removing inconsistencies from the society is as clear as day, said Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain yesterday.