Dhaka: Chief Justice Hasan Fayez Siddiqui paid a courtesy call on President Md. Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Thursday evening.
During the meeting, the Chief Justice briefed the President on various activities of the Supreme Court, especially on the operation of virtual courts during the Corona period.
President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin said the Chief Justice also briefed the President on the steps taken to reduce the litigation.
The President congratulated the newly appointed Chief Justice and said that the judiciary was the last refuge for the people to get justice.
He said the judiciary should continue its efforts to ensure that litigants seeking justice without any harassment.
He hoped that under the leadership of the newly appointed Chief Justice, the judiciary would be able to meet the expectations of the people through speedy execution of justice.
Secretary to the President's Office Sampad Barua, Military Secretary Major General SM Salah Uddin Islam, Press Secretary to the President Md. Joynal Abedin and Secretary (attached) Md. Wahidul Islam Khan were present on the occasion.