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Bangladesh's chief justice says will resign after protest ultimatum: broadcaster

CGTN

 , Updated 16:59, 10-Aug-2024
Students hold Bangladesh's national flags as they protest to demand the resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, in front of the Supreme Court in Dhaka on August 10, 2024. /CFP
Students hold Bangladesh's national flags as they protest to demand the resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, in front of the Supreme Court in Dhaka on August 10, 2024. /CFP

Students hold Bangladesh's national flags as they protest to demand the resignation of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan, in front of the Supreme Court in Dhaka on August 10, 2024. /CFP

The chief justice of Bangladesh's top court said Saturday he had agreed to resign "in principle" after an ultimatum to do so from protesters, broadcaster Jamuna TV reported. 

Obaidul Hassan, who was appointed to helm the Supreme Court last year and is seen as a loyalist to ousted premier Sheikh Hasina, was told to step down by protesters who gathered outside the court in the capital, Dhaka.

Source(s): AFP
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