They stopped two cars carrying the pro-BNP lawyers' leaders at Matsya Bhaban intersection when they were en route to the chief justice's home at Hare Road on Friday afternoon. "When we told the police we were going to the chief justice's house to enquire about his health, they said we couldn't see him. Law Minister Anisul Huq publicised Justice Sinha’s leave application on Wednesday, according to which the chief justice wanted to take rest following his treatment for cancer. Attorney General Mahbubey Alam and the law minister skirted questions on reports that the chief justice went to the Australian High Commission in Dhaka to get visa. Prime Minister’s International Affairs Adviser Gowher Rizvi reportedly paid a call on the chief justice at his home around 11am and stayed there for around an hour.

Source: bd News24 October 06, 2017 14:15 UTC