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The Chief Justice of Bangladesh is the most important judge in Bangladesh. This person leads all the other judges in the country's highest court, called the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. The President of Bangladesh chooses who will become the Chief Justice.

What is a Chief Justice?

The Chief Justice is like the head teacher of all the judges in Bangladesh. Their main job is to make sure that justice is fair for everyone. They lead the Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the country.

Role of the Chief Justice

The Chief Justice has many important duties. They guide how the courts work and help make sure laws are followed correctly. They also protect the rights of all citizens. This role is very important for keeping the country's legal system strong and fair.

How a Chief Justice is Chosen

The President of Bangladesh picks the Chief Justice. This choice is usually based on the judge's experience, wisdom, and how well they have served the country. Once chosen, the Chief Justice serves until they reach a certain age or retire.

List of Chief Justices

Since Bangladesh became independent, many respected judges have served as Chief Justice. Here is a list of the people who have held this very important position:

No. Name Took office Left office
01 Mr. Justice Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem 16.12.1972 5.11.1975
02 Mr. Justice Syed A.B. Mahmud Husain 18.11.1975 31.1.1978
03 Mr. Justice Ruhul Islam (CJ of the High Court) 13.08.1976 22.01.1978
04 Mr. Justice Kemaluddin Hossain 01.02.1978 11.4.1982
05 Mr. Justice F.K.M. Munim 12.04.1982 30.11.1989
06 Mr. Justice Badrul Haider Chowdhury 1.12.1989 01.01.1990
07 Mr. Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed 14.01.1990 31.01.1995
08 Mr. Justice M.H. Rahman 01.02.1995 30.04.1995
09 Mr. Justice A.T.M Afzal 01.05.1995 31.05.1999
10 Mr. Justice Mustafa Kamal 01.06.1999 31.12.1999
11 Mr. Justice Latifur Rahman 01.01.2000 28.02.2001
12 Mr. Justice Mahmudul Amin Choudhury 01.03.2001 17.06.2002
13 Mr. Justice Mainur Reza Choudhury 18.06.2002 22.06.2003
14 Mr. Justice Khondokar Mahmud Hasan 23.06.2003 26.01.2004
15 Mr. Justice Syed Jillur Rahim Mudasser Husain 27.01.2004 28.02.2007
16 Mr. Justice M. M. Ruhul Amin 01.03.2007 31.05.2008
17 Mr. Justice M. M. Ruhul Amin 01.06.2008 22.12.2009
18 Mr. Justice Md. Tafazzul Islam 23.12.2009 07.02.2010
19 Mohammad Fazlul Karim 08.02.2010 30.9.2010
20 A.B.M. Khairul Haque 01.10.2010 17.5.2011
21 Md. Muzammel Hossain 18.5.2011

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