Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended 12 High Court judges from judicial activities amidst protests by students seeking the removal of pro-Awami League “fascist judges”. Ousted premier Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government was toppled following widespread protests against a controversial job quota system in August. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed took the decision after hundreds of protesters participating in the Anti-discrimination Movement besieged the High Court premises on Wednesday, calling for the removal of “pro-Awami League fascist judges”, The Daily Star newspaper reported. Beginning their protest on the Supreme Court premises, the students demanded the resignation of judges affiliated with the Awami League, who “toe the party line”, the bdnews24.com news portal reported. Following the announcement, the agitating students postponed the movement till Sunday.

Source: bd News24 October 16, 2024 18:48 UTC