Judges for Supreme Court will now be appointed through an independent council. The Supreme Judicial Appointment Ordinance, 2025, which contains this provision, was issued on Tuesday. Additionally, initiatives have been taken to establish a separate judicial secretariat for the Supreme Court and launch a permanent Attorney Service. At a press conference at the Secretariat, Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul announced these decisions and initiatives. Announcing the gazette of the Supreme Judicial Appointment Ordinance, 2025, the legal adviser said the ordinance establishes a council for appointing judges to higher courts. The six-member council will consist of the chief justice, two judges of the Appellate Division (one retired, one serving), two judges of the High Court, and the Attorney General. Asif Nazrul outlined the judge appointment process under this council. The council, named the Supreme Judicial Appointment Council, will independently collect names of potential candidates. Additionally, any individual or lawyer can apply or propose names. After an initial screening, the council will conduct interviews.