General lawyers staged a protest in front of the Supreme Court Bar Building on Tuesday, demanding the withdrawal of the decision to conduct High Court sessions virtually on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. The protest was organized under the banner of general lawyers, where speakers including Syed Mamun Mahbub and Barrister Ashraful Islam voiced opposition to the move.

The protesting lawyers argued that the government had already stated in parliament that there was no fuel crisis in the country, yet the decision to hold virtual court sessions was made citing energy concerns. They alleged that the decision was part of a conspiracy to undermine the government and urged the Chief Justice to immediately revoke the order. Participants chanted slogans calling for the withdrawal of virtual court operations.

Earlier, a notice signed by Supreme Court Registrar General Muhammad Habibur Rahman Siddiqui announced that, considering the global energy situation, the Supreme Court’s Appellate and High Court Divisions would operate virtually on Wednesdays and Thursdays, while other days would continue with in-person hearings.