Bar association to boycott court Wednesday

Bar association to boycott court activities for four hours in protest of the court verdict against Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia. Photo: legalconseiller.com
Bar association to boycott court activities for four hours in protest of the court verdict against Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia. Photo: legalconseiller.com

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Tuesday announced to refrain from attending court activities for four hours on Wednesday protesting the High Court order that extended the jail term of Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case to 10 years from five years.

SCBA president Zainul Abedin made the announcement at a press conference, held at its office in teh capital, to boycott the court activities from 9:00am till 1:00pm, reports UNB.

The SCBA president threatened to resist those who will try to obstruct their programme. "We'll go for tougher programme, if needed," he added.

Senior lawyer and BNP vice-chairman Khandaker Mahbub Hossain, SCBA secretary and BNP joint secretary general barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokon and leaders of the association were present in the conference.

Earlier in the day, the High Court extended the jail term of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case to 10 years from five years.

The ailing BNP chief is now undergoing medical treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).