Ex-CJ Sinha seeks political asylum in US

Former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has sought political asylum in the United States.

He revealed this information at a program to launch his book “A Broken Dream: Rule of Law, Human Rights and Democracy,” in Washington on Saturday.

He said: “I have no status in this country. I am a refugee here. I have sought political asylum but there has been no decision yet.” 

Sinha said he was not feeling safe in the US adding that he was “so scared” he stayed at home all the time.

He claimed that officials of a government intelligence agency monitors his US residence round the clock and take picture of those who go into the house.

The program was chaired by former US Ambassador to Bangladesh William B Milam.

In his autobiography, Sinha wrote about his early life, his appointment as Chief Justice of Bangladesh, the separation of power and the independence of judiciary, 16th amendment to the constitution and its aftermath, ethical values of judges of the highest court and politicians, and the circumstances behind his resignation.

Sinha, the 21st chief justice of the country, resigned on November 10 last year while he was abroad.