A High Court (HC) bench has been dissolved following allegations of corruption against a Justice raised by Supreme Court Lawyers. The allegation has been brought against Justice Md Ataur Rahman Khan following an incident of discourteous behavior towards a lawyer. Meanwhile, a new bench has been formed by the Chief Justice. The new bench has been comprised of Justices KM Hafizur Alam and Kazi Zinat Hoque removing Ataur Rahman from the bench. Lawyers filed a complaint with the Chief Justice for an investigation and necessary action against the Justice Ataur Rahman.

The government has made 2,064 appointments through the 43rd BCS as per the recommendation of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC).  “Candidates have been appointed to the entry posts of various cadres of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) with a salary of Tk 22,000-53,060 as per national pay scale, 2015,” said the public administration in a gazette notification on Tuesday (October 15).

Welcoming more US investment in Bangladesh, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said his government has taken steps to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and improve the business climate in the country.

Eight more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 223 this year.

The government has reduced the import duty on eggs and edible oil imports.