Bangladesh Appoints 265 New State Lawyers, Revokes Previous Appointments

Bangladesh's government has undertaken a substantial restructuring of its legal representation by appointing 86 Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and 179 Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs). These legal professionals will be tasked with representing the state in cases before the Appellate Division and the High Court Division of the Supreme Court.

This move comes after the administration decided to revoke the appointments of all previously serving DAGs and AAGs. The decision, detailed in two separate notifications from the Ministry of Law's Solicitor Wing, signifies a complete change in the state's legal team at these senior levels.

The appointments were made by the President under Article 3(1) of the Bangladesh Law Officers Order, 1972. According to the notifications, these new appointments will remain in effect indefinitely, pending further orders from the authorities.

Notably, the notifications did not offer any explanation for the extensive changes made to the state's legal officers or provide details regarding the selection process for the newly appointed individuals. This lack of transparency leaves the reasons behind the sweeping overhaul unclear.