CJ will retire with dignity, hopes Nasim

Spokesperson of the Awami League (AL)-led 14-party grand alliance Mohammad Nasim on Thursday hoped that Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha will go on retirement with dignity, reports UNB.

"The post of the Chief Justice is a glorious and dignified one. Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha is a revered person and we also respect him. It's unfortunate that he repeatedly tried to make the post controversial after assuming office," he said.

Nasim, also Heath and Family Welfare Minister, further said Sinha aroused a controversy over the installation of a Greek idol on the Supreme Court premises. "The entire nation has got surprised by the observations he made in the 16th amendment verdict...It's regrettable that there's a controversy over his ailment. We all still want him to go on retirement with honour."

He came up with the remarks while speaking at a press conference after a meeting of the 14-party alliance at AL president's Dhanmondi political office.