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The administration of the Supreme Court has taken decisive action, suspending five employees for their insubordinate behavior and unauthorized protest activities within the court premises. These individuals, members of the lower subordinate staff, flagrantly disregarded directives to perform duties at judges' residences and instead organized a human chain and engaged with the media, actions that are entirely unacceptable within the hallowed halls of justice.

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Their actions have 'severely tarnished' the institution's image

Their defiance, including refusing to work and speaking to the press, has been characterized by the Supreme Court Registrar General as severely tarnishing the institution's image. This is not merely a matter of minor workplace infraction; it strikes at the core of the court's dignity and operational integrity. The administration rightly points out that such activities foster a rebellious attitude and obstruct the performance of essential duties, undermining the discipline necessary for the court's smooth functioning.

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refusing to work at the residences of judges, forming a human chain on May 3, and speaking to media on the court premises on May 4.

The suspensions, enacted under the established disciplinary rules of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (High Court Division) Employees (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1983, serve as a clear message. While the suspended employees are entitled to their subsistence allowance during this period, their actions have consequences. This firm stance by the administration is crucial to maintaining order and respect for the judiciary, ensuring that all staff understand their obligations and the gravity of their roles within such a vital institution.

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through their participation in the human chain, statements made at the press conference and various other activities, the employees had been instigating colleagues, obstructing the performance of duties at the judges' residences and attempting to foster a rebellious attitude among the staff.