Khondokar Mahmud Hasan
Khondokar Mahmud Hasan (known as KM Hasan; born 27 January 1939) is a Bangladeshi diplomat and jurist who served as the 13th Chief Justice of Bangladesh.[1]
Khondokar Mahmud Hasan | |
|---|---|
| 13th Chief Justice of Bangladesh | |
| In office 23 June 2003 – 26 January 2004 | |
| Nominated by | Iajuddin Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Mainur Reza Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | J. R. Mudassir Husain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1939 |
Early life and education
Hasan's father Khandaker Mohammed Hasan was a justice. Hasan completed his BA, MA and LLB in Dhaka, LLM in London and is a Barrister-at-Law from Lincoln's Inn.
Career
Hasan enrolled as a Supreme Court advocate in 1963. He served as ambassador to Iraq during 1980–1982. He was elevated as a judge to the High Court in 1999 and the Appellate Division on 20 January 2002.[1] Supreme Court Bar Association boycotted his appointment as the chief Justice.[2]
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References
- "New Chief Justice appointed". Law & Our Rights. The Daily Star. 29 June 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- "KM Hasan new CJ". The Daily Star. 23 June 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
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