Judge suspended for harassing over 100 people

The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a gazette notification in this regard on Thursday (October 15), following the filing of a departmental case against him.

The notification was signed by Md Khadem Ul Kayes, Secretary (Routine Duties) of the Law and Justice Division, under the order of the President.

According to the notification, charges of inefficiency and misconduct were brought against Ariful Islam under Rules 2(a) and 2(f) of the Bangladesh Judicial Service (Discipline) Rules, 2017. Ariful Islam previously served as Senior Assistant Judge in Shariatpur and subsequently as Joint District and Sessions Judge in Dhaka. Departmental Case No. 02/2026 has been initiated against him regarding these charges.

The order stated that the Supreme Court of Bangladesh advised the temporary suspension of Judge Ariful Islam to ensure a fair investigation and inquiry into the allegations.

In line with the Supreme Court's recommendation, the ministry executed the temporary suspension under Rule 11 of the Bangladesh Judicial Service (Discipline) Rules, 2017, effective immediately.

The notification further specified that during the period of suspension, he will be entitled to receive a subsistence allowance in accordance with service rules.