Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The seniority list of the members of Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS) has not been revised or reformulated since 2015. As a result, various complications are being created in conducting the supervisory activities by the Supreme Court on the members of the judicial service as described in the Constitution of the country, according to a notification of the Supreme Court.

Since the seniority list is important in the matter of formation of the panel for promotion of members of Bangladesh Judicial Service by Selection Committee and Full Court Meeting, giving advice on posting by GA Committee, appointment of investigating officers regarding complaints brought against judicial officers, absence of an up-to-date seniority list...