Honorable Advisor
Retd. Justice Tariqul Hakim
Retd. Justice, Appellate Division — Supreme Court of Bangladesh
A distinguished retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, celebrated for his landmark rulings on human rights and his enduring contributions to the nation's judiciary.
Career Highlights
- 01Justice of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
- 02Landmark 2004 ruling — alongside Justice Abdul Matin — ordering the release of thousands of prisoners detained without trial.
- 03Elevated to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in 2018.
- 04Concluded his judicial service in 2020, honored by the Supreme Court Bar Association.
Legacy & Values
Born 20 September 1953, Justice Hakim is the son of Justice Maksum-ul-Hakim and grandson of Justice Amin Ahmed (former Chief Justice of East Pakistan). He pursued postgraduate legal studies in the United Kingdom and was called to the Bar of England and Wales from Gray's Inn.
A third-generation jurist whose career blends deep legal expertise, international training, and an enduring commitment to constitutional rights and due process.
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