Published: 12:07 AM, 14 May 2026
Latif Siddiqui frustrated over delayed court proceedings
In a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, freedom fighter and former Presidium Member of Awami League, Abdul Latif Siddiqui, will no longer be required to appear in court in person; he will now be allowed to appear through his lawyer. Expressing frustration over the six-month delay in approving his petition to appear through legal representation, Latif Siddiqui told the judge that he would still come to court because he "likes coming to court." On Wednesday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana granted the petition. The case was scheduled for hearing that day, and Latif Siddiqui appeared before the court in person. Earlier, his lawyer had submitted a petition seeking permission for him to appear through legal representation.
After the hearing, the court exempted him from personal appearance and ordered that he could attend through his lawyer.
After the order was issued, Latif Siddiqui expressed dissatisfaction and told the judge, "The judicial system cannot function like this. An application was submitted six months ago seeking permission to appear through a lawyer in this case. Today you finally issued the order. I will come to court and attend the hearings. I like coming to court; it has become a habit."
At that time, the judge replied, "That is your wish. Your application has been granted." Later, Latif Siddiqui left the courtroom smiling after marking his attendance.
