Syed Mahmud Hossain sworn-in as new Chief Justice of Bangladesh

Syed Mahmud Hossain has been sworn-in as the 22nd chief justice Chief Justice of Bangladesh. He succeeded acting chief justice Abdul Wahab Mian. Mian was appointed as the acting chief justice after the Bangladesh’s first Hindu chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha resigned in November 2017 amid graft allegations. Juestice Sinha was at the centre stage of the dispute after the apex court delivered a verdict declaring void 16th constitutional amendment, scrapping Parliament’s authority in impeaching Supreme Court judges.

Topics: Bangladesh • Chief Justice of Bangladesh • Countries • Government of Bangladesh • International Organizations • Judiciary of Bangladesh • Mian • South Asia • Supreme Court of Bangladesh • Supreme Court of Pakistan • Surendra Kumar Sinha • Syed Mahmud Hossain

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