Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan on Sunday paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban in the capital.
During the meeting, the chief justice apprised the President of the overall activities of the Supreme Court, the President's press secretary Joynal Abedin told state news agency BSS.
Congratulating the new chief justice, the Head of State hoped that the development activities in the judiciary would accelerate under his leadership.
Obaidul Hasan informed Mohammed Shahabuddin about the long-term plan for the development of the judiciary.
Besides, he said, necessary steps are being taken to increase the training facilities for the judges.
The President expressed satisfaction with the overall activities of the Supreme Court.
He said the government would continue to provide all necessary cooperation in the implementation of different development tasks undertaken for the judiciary.
President's Office Secretary Sampad Barua, Military Secretary Major General SM Salahuddin Islam and Secretary (attached) Md Wahidul Islam Khan were present at the meeting.
Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul