Justice Ashfaqul Islam to act as CJ from April 9-16
Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam will serve as the acting Chief Justice (CJ) from April 9-16, 2026, as Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury is scheduled to travel to Malaysia and Singapore.
"During this period, or until Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury resumes office, Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam will discharge the duties of the Chief Justice," said a notice issued by the Law and Justice Division.
The notice stated that Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam, the senior-most judge of the Appellate Division, has received the President's approval to perform the functions of the Chief Justice in accordance with Article 97 of the Constitution.

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