DHAKA, Aug 10 – The Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Obaidul Hassan, resigned Saturday following massive protests by students who surrounded the Supreme Court.
Mr Hassan agreed to resign “in principle” after an ultimatum to do so from protesters. He was appointed to helm the Supreme Court last year and is seen as a loyalist to ousted premier Sheikh Hasina.
Hundreds of protesters, largely comprising students, surrounded the Bangladesh Supreme Court, demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Justice.
The situation escalated rapidly, with reports suggesting the Chief Justice fled the premises before announcing his resignation.
The protest were sparked by a full-court meeting called by the Chief Justice without consulting the newly formed interim government.
Student protestors alleged that the judges of the court are part of a conspiracy, prompting outrage and demands for accountability.
