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DHAKA, April 19, 2026 (BSS) - The Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh has decided to operate virtual courts in its High Court Division for two days a week, aiming to save fuel and electricity amid the current global economic situation.

The decision was taken in line with the Information and Communication Technology Use in Courts Act, 2020 (Act No. 11 of 2020) and the practice directions issued by the Court, a High Court Division notification signed by Registrar Muhammad Nurul Amin Biplob said.

All bench officers serving in single benches of the High Court Division, and at least one bench officer from each division bench, have been asked to collect Zoom IDs and passwords by April 20, 2026.