Dhaka, July 19 -- Bangladesh's long-awaited judicial reform efforts have once again ignited fierce debate this time over a contentious plan to establish permanent High Court Division benches in the country's divisional cities.
While advocates argue this would make justice more accessible for millions living far from the capital, many of the country's senior jurists warn the move risks clashing with constitutional safeguards and undermining the Supreme Court's unified authority.
The proposal is part of 28 recommendations recently submitted by the Judicial Reform Commission, chaired by Ali Riaz, to the Chief Adviser.
At its core, the plan seeks to decentralise justice delivery by setting up permanent High Court benches outside Dhaka, aimin...