Dhaka, March 26 -- Bangladesh's Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the University of Oxford's Wadham College.

Justice Refaat previously earned his postgraduate law degree with first-class honours from Wadham College -- one of the most prestigious institutions in the United Kingdom.

In a letter to the chief justice, Robert Hannigan, warden of Wadham College, wrote: "I am writing with great pleasure to let you know that the governing body of Wadham College has resolved to elect you to an honorary fellowship. I do hope you will feel able to accept this honour.

The honorary fellowship is a lifetime recognition. As a fellow, Justice Refaat will have the opportunity to attend various annual events at t...