DHAKA, March 23, 2024 (BSS) - Justice M. Enayetur Rahim, a senior judge of 
the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, will perform the duties as the 
acting Chief Justice (CJ) in the absence of Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan due 
to his USA visit.

Supreme Court Appellate Division Registrar M. Saifur Rahman confirmed the 
matter to BSS today saying: "The present Chief Justice left Dhaka for the 
United States of America at 3:10am on Friday and he is scheduled to return 
home on March 31."

"During this time, or till the Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan joins his office, 
Justice M. Enayetur Rahim will perform the duty of Chief Justice of the 
country as per the provisions of the article 97 of the Constitution of 
Bangladesh," he added.

The Chief Justice of Bangladesh will meet the Chief Justice of the United 
States on March 27 during his visit, the Registrar added.