judicial system
Last year's major activities in judiciary
A new event happened in the judiciary in 2024. That year, for the first time in history, all the judges of the Appellate Division resigned simultaneously and High Court Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed was directly appointed as the Chief Justice. And in 2025, the historical events of the judiciary were the death sentence of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the International Crimes Tribunal, the inauguration of the Supreme Court Secretariat and the return of the caretaker government system. In addition, several important events and decisions were made in the Supreme Court.
Commission proposes major changes, experts urge caution
The Judicial Reform Commission has submitted a report containing several significant recommendations, including the establishment of a separate judicial secretariat, the formation of a permanent attorney service, expediting the judicial process, the creation of an independent commission for judge appointments, setting the minimum age for High Court judges at 48, and the establishment of permanent High Court benches in all administrative divisions.
Accelerate the judicial process
The country is currently experiencing a surge in corruption. Every time you open a newspaper, there are reports of illicit wealth accumulation, falsification of asset information, bribery, embezzlement, money laundering, and corruption in government procurement, among other crimes. These allegations are being filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Lawsuits are also being filed against the accused. However, due to infrastructural weaknesses, the case processes are not progressing. Judicial proceedings are at a standstill, resulting in a backlog of cases.