The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has directed all its officials and employees to be present in their respective offices by 9 a.m. on working days. The order, signed by Senior Secretary (Administration) Kamrul Hasan, was issued on Monday. It reminded staff that unauthorized absence, leaving the office without permission, or late attendance are considered disciplinary offenses under the Government Employees (Regular Attendance) Rules, 2019.

The circular further stated that no one should leave the office before the end of official hours—3:30 p.m. during the holy month of Ramadan and 5 p.m. after Ramadan. For official or emergency reasons, employees must obtain permission from their division head and record their departure in the office leave register, along with digital attendance.

The ministry warned that any violation of these attendance and discipline rules would lead to action under the Government Employees (Regular Attendance) Rules, 2019, and the Government Employees (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 2018.