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Dhaka, August 12, 2025 – On Tuesday, Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yousef SY Ramadan, held a courtesy meeting with Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed in Dhaka to discuss bilateral relations and advancements in the judicial systems of both nations.
The Chief Justice elaborated on transformative steps taken over the past year to strengthen Bangladesh’s judiciary, underscoring his vision for a robust, independent, and transparent judicial framework. Notable reforms include a comprehensive judicial reform roadmap, a 12-point directive to enhance transparency in judicial services, a competency-based system for providing legal aid to defendants, legislation establishing the Supreme Judicial Appointment Council for appointing higher court judges, the introduction of a Supreme Court helpline for litigants, and capacity-building initiatives for lower courts.
