At the UNDP Rule of Law Conference in New York, Bangladesh’s Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refat Ahmed praised the youth-led protests during the July-August 2024 revolution for their courageous stand against injustice and repression. He revealed that their sacrifice inspires his judicial reform agenda aimed at restoring equality and independence in the justice system, despite challenges like case backlogs and political influence. He thanked UNDP and UN agencies for their ongoing support in judicial and human rights reforms.