Advisers sit with Chief Justice amid political tension

Dr Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Law of the interim government, and Md. Nahid Islam, Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, held a meeting with Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting, which lasted about half an hour, took place at the Supreme Court.
 
According to Supreme Court sources, several students accompanied the advisers to the court, but they did not attend the meeting. While no official details of the discussion were disclosed, it is speculated that the ongoing political situation, including the possible resignation of the President, was among the topics discussed.
 
Some have suggested the chief justice may be asked to ascend to the post of president, should incumbent Shahabuddin Chuppu resign.
 
At a rally held at the Central Shaheed Minar on Tuesday afternoon, Hasnat Abdullah, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, demanded the resignation of President Md. Shahabuddin by Thursday. Another coordinator, Abdul Hannan Masud, echoed the same demand during the rally.
 
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement organized the rally in response to President Md Shahabuddin's controversial remarks concerning the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, calling for his resignation in protest.
 
Besides, different groups of protesters staged demonstrations in front of Bangabhaban throughout Tuesday demanding the removal of the president.