Following recommendations from the Supreme Court, five district and sessions judges have been transferred to new judicial postings across the country. On Tuesday, 3 February, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, through its Law and Justice Division, issued an official notification detailing these transfers. The order specifies the new appointments, handover procedures, and schedules for assuming duties.
The transfers aim to enhance administrative coordination within the judiciary, improve efficiency, and ensure more dynamic delivery of justice at local courts. Notably, the appointments at the Munshiganj Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal and the Mymensingh Labour Court have been highlighted as particularly significant for the swift handling of sensitive cases.
Details of Transfers and New Appointments
| Officer/Judge | Current Position | New Position & Location | Date of Assuming Duties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Moazzem Hossain | Registrar (Judicial), High Court Division | Judge, Munshiganj Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal | As determined by Supreme Court |
| Muhammad Hasanuzzaman | Registrar, Appellate Division | Special Judge, Dhaka Special Judge Court-1 | As determined by Supreme Court |
| Shariful Alam Bhuiyan | Registrar (Judicial), High Court Division | Judge, Munshiganj Land Survey Appeal Tribunal | As determined by Supreme Court |
| Begum Faizunnesa | Officer, Law and Justice Division | Judge, Munshiganj Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal | 4 February, immediate |
| Md. Abul Kashem | Special Judge, Dhaka Special Judge Court-1 | Chairman, Mymensingh Labour Court | 4 February, immediate |
According to the notification, Mohammad Moazzem Hossain, Muhammad Hasanuzzaman, and Shariful Alam Bhuiyan will assume their new roles on dates designated by the Supreme Court. The remaining officials, Begum Faizunnesa and Md. Abul Kashem, will assume their responsibilities immediately on 4 February, following handover of their current duties.
Officials from the Law and Justice Division and the Judges’ Association have noted that these transfers are expected to improve transparency and expedite decision-making within the judicial system. In particular, cases relating to violence against women and children and labour disputes are likely to see faster and more efficient resolution.
Judicial sources further report that Bangladesh currently has 64 district and sessions judges along with various special tribunals. Regular transfers and postings are considered essential to maintaining administrative balance, ensuring judicial efficiency, and improving public access to justice.
The officials emphasised that these changes are not merely administrative. They are intended to strengthen judicial competence, raise the quality of justice delivered, and enhance citizens’ access to courts. Ultimately, these measures are expected to contribute significantly to the overall effectiveness of the judiciary and reinforce public trust in the legal system.