Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has said the judiciary must undergo reform to remain "relevant" with the times.

Speaking at a reunion event marking the 75th anniversary of Dhaka University's Department of Islamic History and Culture on Saturday, he said the aim of reform is moral rather than administrative.

Following last year's July Uprising that unseated the Awami League government, the interim administration has undertaken reform initiatives across state sectors, including the judiciary.

Referring to that context, the chief justice said: "The judiciary cannot survive merely on the comfort of tradition. It must stay relevant with time. To stay relevant, it needs reform."

"Over the past 15 months, we have initiated i...