Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday said the judiciary must be the architect of its own reform -- transparent, accountable and free from executive influence.

Speaking at a regional seminar in Rangpur, the Chief Justice emphasised the foundational role of judicial independence in upholding the rule of law.

"Judicial reform is no longer a distant aspiration, it is unfolding now. Over the past eight months, we have taken bold and transformative steps to ensure true judicial independence, including the establishment of autonomous judicial bodies, digital innovation and people-centric services," he said.

"I deeply value the strategic partnership with UNDP, whose continued support has been instrumental in advanci...