Bangladesh’s Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan Resigns Amid Threats and Violence from Protestors
Dhaka, Bangladesh — In a significant turn of events, Bangladesh’s Chief Justice, Obaidul Hassan, was compelled to resign following a violent protest by demonstrators who threatened further aggression against judiciary members. The protesters, who had been rallying for days, escalated their demands, insisting that Hassan step down immediately. The resignation underscores a growing crisis in the country’s legal system, with implications for its democratic institutions and rule of law. Although specific demands of the protesters …