Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury on Monday urged lawyers to present their cases before the courts properly, saying it is their legal, moral and ethical obligation to remain committed to that duty.
"Once you have taken up a case, you must remain committed to it. A litigant has engaged you professionally to represent them, so you are obliged to discharge your duty. It is your legal, moral and ethical responsibility.
Judges will deliver the verdict. Your responsibility as a lawyer is to present your client's case properly before the court. Whether you win or lose is a different matter," he said.
The Chief Justice made the remarks while addressing a remembrance meeting and prayer ceremony held in memory of veteran politician and former National Parliament Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.
Organised by the Supreme Court (SC) Bar Association, the function was held at the Shaheed Shafiur Rahman Auditorium of the Supreme Court Bar Bhaban.
Presided over by SC Bar Association President AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, MP, and conducted by its Secretary Mohammad Ali, the programme was addressed by Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman, Deputy Speaker Barrister Md Kaysar Kamal, Appellate Division Justice S M Emdadul Hoque, former president of SC Bar Association Advocate Zainul Abedin, BNP's law affairs secretary Barrister Badruddoza Badal and Nilufar Jamir, daughter of Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.
Barrister Sircar's sons Barrister Nowshad Jamir, MP, and Barrister Nowfel Jamir were present on the occasion, among others.
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar was one of the fortunate few who reached the pinnacle of success in every sphere of his life.
"A person can hardly aspire to achieve more in a single lifetime. He was a Barrister, a six-time Member of Parliament, served as Minister of Education, Speaker of Parliament, and also as the Acting President of Bangladesh. We believe the life he lived and the ideals he upheld are worthy of emulation, and each of us should aspire to lead such a life," he said.
Lauding the late speaker for his deep commitment to democracy, Deputy Speaker Barrister Md Kaysar Kamal said Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar always had a deep passion and unwavering commitment to preserving constitutional continuity, upholding the rule of law, and safeguarding fundamental rights.
"If we, as members of the legal profession, uphold the same respect for the courts that he did, only then will we truly appreciate the significance and legacy of Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar's illustrious life and work," he stated.
The programme concluded with a prayer and special munajat seeking eternal peace and divine forgiveness for the departed soul of Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.