# Five female lawyers appointed as High Court justices for the first time in Bangladesh's history

> For the first time in Bangladesh's history, five female lawyers have been appointed as justices in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court. This milestone, announced on October 8, saw the appointment of 23 new judg…

Published: 2024-10-14 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Daily Star

For the first time in Bangladesh's history, five female lawyers have been appointed as justices in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court. This milestone, announced on October 8, saw the appointment of 23 new judges, with five women among them. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed administered their oath the following day.

This historic move signifies a major advancement in the country's judiciary and a crucial step toward empowering women in the legal profession. The newly appointed justices are Mubina Asaf, Nasreen Akhtar, Ainunnahar Siddika, Tamanna Rahman, and Sathika Hossain.

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