In a move aimed at removing security risks tied to transporting high-risk prisoners to court, authorities have launched a digital courtroom at the Chief Metropolitan Magistrates (CMM) Court in Dhaka. Under an office order issued on Wednesday, Magistrate Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman designated Courtroom No. 28 as a “digital courtroom”. The initiative will allow suspects in major cases -- including terrorism, militancy and corruption charges -- to attend their hearings remotely from inside prison using video conferencing tools. 28 has been equipped as a digital courtroom to improve the situation.”The order specifies that hearings for suspects accused in such cases will be conducted through the Zoom platform in this courtroom.

Source: bd News24 August 07, 2025 03:35 UTC