Dhaka, June 12 -- Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed, has emphasised that the primary objective of the country's judicial reform roadmap is to ensure full judicial independence and build a trustworthy, efficient justice system.

Delivering the keynote address at the opening session of the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) 25th Annual Rule of Law and Human Rights Forum, held virtually from New York, the Chief Justice called for renewed national and global efforts to uphold the rule of law and protect fundamental rights.

Speaking on Wednesday, Chief Justice highlighted Bangladesh's transitional journey following the collapse of the former regime during the student-led uprising of July-August 2024, which led to th...