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From Jail for Wife-Beating to DC: Controversial Appointment Sparks Outrage

A man who once served jail time for beating his wife over dowry demands has now been appointed by the government as the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Barishal ahead of the election. The Deputy Commissioner is responsible for overseeing overall district administration, including law and order and land affairs. The role demands prestige and integrity. However, officials in the administration have expressed astonishment at the appointment of an officer who himself lacks personal ethics. His name is Khairul Alam Suman, a 29th batch officer. He has recently been made the DC of Barishal.