Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court was sworn in today as the 26th Chief Justice (CJ) of Bangladesh.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office during a ceremony at Durbar Hall of the Bangabhaban here. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus witnessed the ceremony. Advisers to the interim government, judges, chiefs of the three services and Supreme Court (SC) lawyers, including SC Bar Association leaders, among others, were present at the oath-taking ceremony. Cabinet Secretary Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid conducted the oath-taking ceremony at about 10:35 am.

Earlier, President Mohammed Shahabuddin, under the authority bestowed upon him under Article 95 (1) of the Con...