Dr Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed

Dr Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed is a distinguished jurist and the 25th Chief Justice of Bangladesh. Renowned for his unwavering commitment to the rule of law and judicial independence, his judicial career spans decades of landmark contributions to constitutional jurisprudence and human rights. An esteemed legal scholar, Dr Ahmed is an Honorary Fellow at Wadham College, University of Oxford. Continuing his extensive international academic engagement, he will be joining the college as a Visiting Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year, bridging a lifelong dedication to public service with ongoing global legal scholarship.

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Law Opinion / Judicial Independence and the Quest for Institutional Autonomy in Bangladesh

9 HOUR(s)
When we speak of constitutional law, we are accustomed to speaking of texts. But constitutions are not merely texts.
9 HOUR(s)