New Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique

Hasan Foez Siddique has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Bangladesh. Syed Mahmud Hossain was replaced by this appellate division judge.

President Mohammad Abdul Hamid on Thursday (December 30) appointed Hasan Foez Siddique as the new head of the judiciary following the retirement of Syed Mahmud Hossain.

President's Press Secretary Mohammad Joynal Abedin confirmed the news to the media.

An official of Bangabhaban said that Justice Hasan Foez Siddique will take oath from the President at Bangabhaban on Friday afternoon.

Hasan Foez Siddique, 65, is set to become the country's 23rd chief justice.