Bangladesh Supreme Court

02/08/2009 12:17

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh is the highest level in Bangladesh Judiciary and includes the Appellate Division and the High Court Division. Prior to the liberation of Bangladesh the High Court was the highest judiciary in East Pakistan.

The legal system in Bangladesh is based on the British system set up soon after the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and the British conquest of Bengal. In 1968 the High Court of East Pakistan was moved from nearby premises to this building. After Bangladesh came into being in 1971, the Bangladesh Supreme Court was created. The Primary responsibility of the High Court is to hear appeals to decisions made by lower courts and the Appellate Division considers decision made by the High Court.

This building is a famous landmark of Dhaka City and shares the enclosed space with the National Idgah. In addition to the National Eid prayers held, the space is used for a variety of purposes.

Young people are seen playing sports, particularly on Friday when the space becomes very crowded with hundreds practicing and playing cricket.

People walking pass a recently completed project on the roundabout opposite the main entrance to the Supreme Court. This project is part of the Dhaka City Corporation's Dhaka beautification initiative called "Clean Dhaka Green Dhaka", in partnership with the private sector.

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