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A. T. M. Afzal

b. 1934

8th Chief Justice of Bangladesh

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About A. T. M. Afzal

Born 1934. A. T. M. Afzal is a Bangladeshi judge.

Abu Taher Mohammad Afzal (known as ATM Afzal) is a Bangladeshi jurist who served as the 8th Chief Justice of Bangladesh.

Career In 1976, Afzal was the public prosecutor at the trial of Colonel Abu Taher.

Afzal gave a dissenting verdict in the 8th Amendment case, also known as Anwar Hossain Chowdhury vs Bangladesh case, of 1989.

In 2004, Afzal was the chairman of the Law Commission.

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Important facts

Born
1934
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Dhaka College
Positions held
Chief Justice of Bangladesh
Also known as
Abu Taher Mohammad Afzal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is A. T. M. Afzal?

8th Chief Justice of Bangladesh

When was A. T. M. Afzal born?

A. T. M. Afzal was born in 1934.

What is A. T. M. Afzal's occupation?

A. T. M. Afzal is a judge.

What nationality is A. T. M. Afzal?

A. T. M. Afzal is Bangladeshi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: A. T. M. Afzal

· Wikidata: Q20823946

· DBpedia: A. T. M. Afzal

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