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Bangladesh's Attorney General, Md Ruhul Quddus Kazal, has issued a show cause notice to four deputy attorneys general (DAGs) for allegedly engaging in serious misconduct and obstructing government work. The notice details an incident that occurred at the Attorney General's office, reportedly involving unruly behavior and intimidation.

The four DAGs named in the notice are Md Zahirul Islam Sumon, Md Rafiqul Islam Montu, Muhammad Masud Rana, and Md Ashikuzzaman Nazrul. According to the notice, the incident took place at 1:45 pm and was captured on CCTV. The Attorney General's office stated that the DAGs behaved in an "unruly manner and threatened the attorney general."

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We just wanted to know from the attorney general why he did not assign us to the benches of the High Court for moving cases on behalf of the state.

The notice demands that the four law officers submit written explanations within three working days, detailing why disciplinary action should not be taken against them. It characterizes their alleged actions as serious misconduct and an obstruction to government duties.

However, DAG Muhammad Masud Rana has denied the allegations. Speaking to The Daily Star, Rana stated that the DAGs had approached the Attorney General to inquire about why they had not been assigned cases to argue in the High Court on behalf of the state. He further argued that the Attorney General lacks the authority to issue such a notice to deputy attorneys general, as both positions are appointed by and accountable to the President.

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We just wanted to know from the attorney general why he did not assign us to the benches of the High Court for moving cases on behalf of the state.