04:10Hundreds of protesters flocked to the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association, demanding the resignation of Chief Justice of Bangladesh's top court, Obaidul Hassan, on Saturday in Dhaka.
Footage shows numerous protesters marching and chanting on Bangladeshi capital’s streets, some of them wearing headbands depicting the flag of Bangladesh.
Rally participants denounced the current Chief Justice as a shill for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled the country, claiming him to have no fair judgment.
"He can be called the father of a dictatorial government. How did he suddenly call a full court meeting on Saturday without resigning, and taking the approval of the new government? He does not have this right. That is why we have gathered in court today. With his resignation, we will now take a victory march to the university," student Mitu Akhtar explained.
"Our only demand will be nothing but the resignation of the allies of the dictatorial government. Apart from the Chief Justice, the other judges also have to resign. All of them are former government party members, we will confirm their resignation," Asifur Rahman added.
The protest reportedly broke out following Hassan's calling for judges of the country’s High Court and the Supreme Court’s meeting to discuss the judiciary working under the new government.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday as protesters stormed government buildings.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government on Thursday following President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s meeting with the country's armed forces and protest leaders.
This comes after weeks of civil unrest across Bangladesh, primarily driven by student anti-discrimination protests over a controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.
The situation remains tense as the interim government prepares to navigate the country through this critical period and towards new elections.
'Father of a dictatorial government' - Hundreds rally in Dhaka demanding resignation of Chief Justice of Bangladesh Hassan
Hundreds of protesters flocked to the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association, demanding the resignation of Chief Justice of Bangladesh's top court, Obaidul Hassan, on Saturday in Dhaka.
Footage shows numerous protesters marching and chanting on Bangladeshi capital’s streets, some of them wearing headbands depicting the flag of Bangladesh.
Rally participants denounced the current Chief Justice as a shill for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled the country, claiming him to have no fair judgment.
"He can be called the father of a dictatorial government. How did he suddenly call a full court meeting on Saturday without resigning, and taking the approval of the new government? He does not have this right. That is why we have gathered in court today. With his resignation, we will now take a victory march to the university," student Mitu Akhtar explained.
"Our only demand will be nothing but the resignation of the allies of the dictatorial government. Apart from the Chief Justice, the other judges also have to resign. All of them are former government party members, we will confirm their resignation," Asifur Rahman added.
The protest reportedly broke out following Hassan's calling for judges of the country’s High Court and the Supreme Court’s meeting to discuss the judiciary working under the new government.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday as protesters stormed government buildings.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government on Thursday following President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s meeting with the country's armed forces and protest leaders.
This comes after weeks of civil unrest across Bangladesh, primarily driven by student anti-discrimination protests over a controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.
The situation remains tense as the interim government prepares to navigate the country through this critical period and towards new elections.
Hundreds of protesters flocked to the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association, demanding the resignation of Chief Justice of Bangladesh's top court, Obaidul Hassan, on Saturday in Dhaka.
Footage shows numerous protesters marching and chanting on Bangladeshi capital’s streets, some of them wearing headbands depicting the flag of Bangladesh.
Rally participants denounced the current Chief Justice as a shill for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled the country, claiming him to have no fair judgment.
"He can be called the father of a dictatorial government. How did he suddenly call a full court meeting on Saturday without resigning, and taking the approval of the new government? He does not have this right. That is why we have gathered in court today. With his resignation, we will now take a victory march to the university," student Mitu Akhtar explained.
"Our only demand will be nothing but the resignation of the allies of the dictatorial government. Apart from the Chief Justice, the other judges also have to resign. All of them are former government party members, we will confirm their resignation," Asifur Rahman added.
The protest reportedly broke out following Hassan's calling for judges of the country’s High Court and the Supreme Court’s meeting to discuss the judiciary working under the new government.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday as protesters stormed government buildings.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government on Thursday following President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s meeting with the country's armed forces and protest leaders.
This comes after weeks of civil unrest across Bangladesh, primarily driven by student anti-discrimination protests over a controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent of government jobs for families of veterans of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War.
The situation remains tense as the interim government prepares to navigate the country through this critical period and towards new elections.