Bangladesh chief justice, central bank chief quit amid protests, officials say
- Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan of Bangladesh agreed to resign “in principle” following pressure from student protestors, as reported by Jamuna TV.
- Hundreds of protestors gathered outside the Supreme Court, demanding Hassan's resignation by the early afternoon.
- The protestors warned that they would besiege the residences of Supreme Court judges if their demands were not met within one hour.
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