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Md. Ariful Islam, a Joint District and Sessions Judge currently posted in Lalmonirhat, has been temporarily suspended following the initiation of departmental proceedings against him over allegations of incompetence and misconduct.
The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued a notification on Thursday confirming the suspension.
According to the notification, a departmental case (No. 02/2026) has been filed against Ariful Islam under Rules 2(a) and 2(cha) of the Bangladesh Judicial Service (Discipline) Rules, 2017, relating to allegations of incompetence and misconduct, respectively.
Islam previously served as a Senior Assistant Judge in Shariatpur and later as a Joint District and Sessions Judge in Dhaka before assuming his current post in Lalmonirhat.
The Supreme Court recommended his temporary suspension to facilitate a proper investigation and inquiry into the allegations. Acting on that recommendation, the ministry suspended him under Rule 11 of the Bangladesh Judicial Service (Discipline) Rules, 2017.
The notification stated that Islam would be entitled to subsistence allowance during the suspension period in accordance with the applicable rules. The order took immediate effect.
The notification was signed by Md. Khadem Ul Kayes, Secretary (Routine Charge) of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, on behalf of the President.
