Kashefa Hussain

Bangladeshi judge
The Honourable
Kashefa Hussain
কাশেফা হুসাইন
Justice of the High Court Division of Bangladesh
In office
5 August 2013 – 10 August 2024
Personal details
Born (1958-07-01) 1 July 1958 (age 66)
NationalityBangladeshi
Parent(s)Late Justice Syed Muhammad Hussain (father)
Suraiya Hussain (mother)
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
University of London
ProfessionJudge

Kashefa Hussain (born 1 July 1958) is a retired judge of the Appellate Division of Bangladesh Supreme Court.[1]

Early life and education

Hussain was born on 1 July 1958. Her father, Syed Muhammad Hussain was also a justice.[1] Her mother's name is Suraiya Hussain. She passed her B.A and M.A in English literature from University of Dhaka. She has completed her second masters in law from University of London.

Career

Hussain was elevated as additional judge of the High Court Division on 5 August 2013.[1] She resigned from her post in the face of students agitation.

References

  1. ^ a b c Islam, Fakrul (14 April 2017). নারীরা এগিয়ে আসছেন বিচার বিভাগেও [Women advancement in Judiciary service]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Dhaka. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  • Judges' List: High Court Division - Name and Short Biography


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