Bangladesh Chief Justice decides to step down

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug 10: Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has decided, in principle, to step down from his post.

According to the Daily Star, Chief Justice Hassan's decision came following a protest on Saturday from students, who issued an ultimatum to him and judges of the Appellate Division to resign by 1:00 pm.

Otherwise, they threatened to besiege their residences, Hasnat Abdullah, one of the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, said from the Supreme Court premises.

The CJ told journalists on the SC premises that he has decided to resign considering the safety of the judges of the SC, High Court and lower courts across the country amid the emerging situation.

"There are some formalities for the resignation. Completing those, I will send my resignation letter to President Mohammed Shahabuddin by this evening," he added.

Asked whether other judges of the SC will also resign, the CJ said, "It's their decision."