Staff Reporter :
Outgoing Chief Justice (CJ) Hasan Foez Siddique on Monday said that he was not upset by the visa policy of United State of America.
“This country became independent after sacrificing blood, not because of anyone’s sympathy.
So, we are not upset by the US visa policy.
I personally have never been to America.
I will never go even in the future,” the outgoing chief justice made the remarks while coming out from the Supreme Court after completing his last working day.
“I have worked tirelessly for the welfare of the judiciary during my tenure as the Chief Justice.
I never thought about myself or my family,” the CJ said.
The Chief Justice also said that he has been trying to inspire the judges all over the country and given instructions to judges for a speedy disposal of cases and reduce of backlog of cases.
“Considering the immense suffering of litigants, I have set up Naykunja in the court arena across the country as well as a mediation center at the Supreme Court to reduce the backlog of cases through mediation,” the outgoing CJ noted.
In response to another question, he said that the newly appointed Chief Justice is a dynamic personality.
Hope he will manage the Judiciary efficiently.
Newly appointed Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan and all judges of the Appellate Division were present while the outgoing Chief Justice talked to the media on the Supreme Court premises.
Meanwhile, newly appointed Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan will take oath today (Tuesday) as the 24th chief justice of Bangladesh.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin will administer the oath at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban at 11am.