Lawyers and judges of lower courts allowed to wear lighter attire amid heatwave

News Desk :
In response to the ongoing heat wave across the country, lawyers and judges of lower courts across the country now have been allowed to wear more comfortable and lighter attire during court proceedings.

The move comes following a meeting of Supreme Court (SC) senior judges with Chief Justice (CJ) Hasan Foez Siddique on Saturday, as they discussed ways to alleviate the discomfort faced by court officials during the hot and humid weather.

As per an official directive issued in this regard, from now on only white shirts and black pants will be considered appropriate for court appearances, with the traditional black coats and gowns no longer compulsory.

The matter was confirmed by the SC Appellate Division Registrar Mohammad Saifur Rahman to the media.

The new dress code is expected to provide some relief to the legal professionals and facilitate smoother court proceedings.