Hasan Foez appointed new Chief Justice

30 December 2021, 07:19 pm | Updated: 27 November 2024, 06:35 am


Hasan Foez appointed new Chief Justice
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Justice Hasan Foez Siddique, a judge of the Appellate Division, has been appointed the new Chief Justice (CJ) of Bangladesh.

Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a gazette notification in this regard on Thursday.

Incumbent Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain went on retirement on Thursday as he turned 68.

According to Article 96 (1) of the constitution, a judge shall hold office until the age of 67.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain paid a farewell call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Wednesday evening.


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