Chief Justice of Bangladesh

Administrative control—including the power to create posts, grant promotion and approve leave—and disciplinary authority over judges and magistrates of the subordinate courts are exercised by the president in consultation with the Supreme Court. Urgent matters in this regard are dealt with in consultation with the chief justice.

Appointment procedure

Clause (3) of Article 48 of the Constitution of Bangladesh states: "Except for the appointment of the Prime Minister under clause (3) of Article 56 and the Chief Justice under clause (1) of Article 95 of this Constitution, the President shall perform all other functions in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister"; and under the power granted by Article 95(1), the Honourable President of Bangladesh appoints the Chief Justice. Moreover, under Article 96(1) of the Constitution, a judge may serve up to the age of 67.