The Bangladesh Bar Council has temporarily suspended the lawyer certificate of Md. Masdar Hossain. The decision was taken unanimously at a council meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, according to an official press release. The council also decided to seek an explanation from Hossain within 15 days regarding why his certificate should not be permanently revoked.

The Bar Council stated that the decision followed a report published on April 12 in a daily newspaper concerning allegations against Hossain. After reviewing the report and considering the preliminary evidence and questions of professional ethics, the council concluded that there were sufficient grounds to take initial action against him.

Until Hossain submits his explanation and the council reaches a final decision, his lawyer certificate will remain temporarily suspended.