Activities of lower courts return to normal

The Supreme Court administration has decided to resume regular activities with physical presence of all concerned at all subordinate courts across the country from Wednesday.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain took the decision consulting with senior justices of the apex court, said a notice issued on July 30.

The notice said everyone at the court premises and courtrooms have to maintain health guidelines issued to curb spread of the novel coronavirus.

Earlier on May 9, an ordinance let the lower courts for virtual trial proceedings as the regular court activities were halted since March 26 due to coronavirus outbreak.