Bangladesh Chief Justice Delivers Candid Farewell on Judicial Challenges
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed delivered his farewell address to a gathering of senior judges, legal professionals, and the attorney general. During the speech, he reflected on the judiciary’s role in Bangladesh’s history and its challenges in maintaining impartiality.
Ahmed began by acknowledging the judiciary’s influence on the state’s direction. He noted that judges’ rulings had often shaped key moments in the nation’s past. Yet he also admitted that the courts had, at times, been an 'unacknowledged accomplice' in periods of misrule and injustice.
The farewell address marked the end of Ahmed’s tenure as chief justice. His remarks underscored the need for judicial integrity, accountability, and a commitment to constitutional values. The speech left legal professionals with a call to uphold higher standards in their work.
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