Bangladesh has officially separated its judiciary from the executive branch through the issuance of the Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance was promulgated on Sunday, November 30, under the direction of the President and issued by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. Earlier, on November 20, the interim government’s advisory council had given final approval to the draft ordinance establishing a separate secretariat for the Supreme Court. The initiative, led by the Chief Justice, aims to ensure full institutional independence of the judiciary in line with Article 109 of the Constitution, which mandates the High Court Division’s supervision and control over subordinate courts and tribunals. The ordinance fulfills a long-standing goal to create an independent administrative structure for the judiciary, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s judicial reform and governance framework.