Dhaka, Oct 01 – The Special Judge-7 of Dhaka on Mon day sentenced Jakia SSultana, an official of the Principal Office of Social Islami Bank Limited to 10 years’ imprisonment on the charge misappropriation of money.
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Writ seeking dissolution of Parliament ahead of polls filed
Dhaka, Oct. 01 – A writ petition was filed with the High Court yesterday seeking its directives on the dissolution of the 10th parliament 42 days ahead of the next national election and formation of a caretaker government.
Ex-Chief Justice SK Sinha sued for corruption, power abuse
Dhaka, Oct 1 – Barrister Nazmul Huda has filed a case against former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, accusing him of corruption and abuse of his power. Abul Hasan, officer-in-charge (OC) of the police station confirmed to the independent and…
Journos unwilling to publish falsehoods need not worry: Joy
Journalists and editors who have no intention to publish falsehoods do not need to worry about the recently passed Digital Security Act 2018, said Prime Minister’s ICT adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy in a Facebook post on Sunday night.
SK Sinha’s brother comes under ACC probe
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formed a two-member probe body to investigate into allegations of illegal wealth accumulation and money laundering against Ananta Kumar Sinha, brother of former chief justice SK Sinha.
SC upholds HC bail granted to Khaleda in defamation cases
Dhaka, Oct 1 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld six-month bail granted to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia by the High Court in two defamation cases filed against her in Narail and Dhaka over her ‘derogatory…
Holey Artisan bakery attack report Oct 18
Dhaka, Sept 30 – An Anti-Terrorist Special Tribunal of Dhaka yesterday fixed October 18 for submission of the report in connection with the attachment of the properties of fugitive Mamunur Rashid Ripon and his appearance to the respective authorities in…
Court asks why Khaleda’s bail won’t be declared illegal
A court here on Sunday issued a show cause notice seeking explanation as to why the bail of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia won’t be declared illegal in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
Cabinet to discuss editors’ concerns over Digital Security
Editors’ Council’s objections to nine sections of the pending ‘Digital Security Act’ and its demand for amending those will be placed before the Cabinet for discussions, said Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday.
Impunity, Harsh Laws Trouble Journalists in South Asia
It has been six and half years since the killing of Bangladeshi journalists Meherun Runi and Sagar Sarwar in Dhaka. Runi, a senior reporter from the private TV channel ATN Bangla, and her husband Sarwar, news editor from Maasranga TV,…
Experts for review of Digital Security Act
Legal experts and civil society members on Saturday expressed fear that the Digital Security Act -2018, passed in the parliament on September 19, might be used to curtail the freedom of expression in digital arena.
Khaleda seeks stay on Zia Charitable Trust graft case
Dhaka, Sept 27 – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday filed a revision petition with the High Court seeking a stay on the trial proceedings of Zia Charitable Trust corruption case against her.
MP Rana refused bail
Tangail, Sept. 27: Maksuda Khanom First and Additional District Judge of Tangail refused the bail to AL leader and MP of Tangail -3 Ghatail constituency charged in FF and AL leader Farook Ahmed murder case on Thursday. The court recorded the deposition of…
Diplomats voice concern over Digital Security Act
Heads of missions of the European Union (EU) Member States, the European Union Delegation and the heads of missions of Norway and Switzerland on Thursday reiterated their concerns around several provisions of the Digital Security Act.
3 youths to die for killing schoolgirl after rape in Sherpur
A court here on Thursday sentenced three youths to death in a case over killing a minor girl after rape at Bakakura village in Jhenaigati upazila in 2016.
Adultery is no longer a criminal offence: Indian SC
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday unanimously struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code that makes adultery a punishable offence for men.
Govt urges editors to postpone Saturday’s human chain
Inu invites them to sit with them Sunday to discuss Digital Security Bill Dhaka, Sept 26 – Urging the Sampadak Parishad (Editors’ Council) to postpone its Saturday’s human chain protesting against the Digital Security Bill, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu…
Investigation report date in quota reform case deferred
Dhaka, Sept 26 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday deferred the date for submission of investigation report in the case filed for provocative propaganda in connection with quota reform movement.
Khaleda’s bail extended up to Sept 30
Dhaka, Sept 26 – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka on Wednesday extended the bail of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia till September 30 in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case.
NID must not be mandatory for bank Ac cell phone: Indian SC
India’s top court has upheld the government’s policy of issuing a 12-digit identification number to every Indian, but says it can’t be made mandatory for services such as bank accounts, cellphone connections or school admissions.
India’s top court upholds controversial biometric scheme
India’s Supreme Court has ruled that the country’s controversial biometric identity scheme is constitutional and does not violate the right to privacy. However the court limited the scope of the Aadhaar scheme, saying it could not be compulsory for bank…
Bill Cosby: ‘America’s Dad” to sexually violent predator
Nada Tawfik, BBC News, Pennsylvania Bill Cosby showed little emotion and no remorse during his sentencing. At this defining moment in his life, there were no family members or former cast mates with him for moral supp ort.
Justice Sinha tarnished image of judiciary: AG
Attorney general Mahbubey Alam Tuesday said that the former chief justice SK Sinha tarnished the image and dignity of the judiciary by making adverse comments on the Supreme Court judges in his book published recently across the world.
Hearing on writ for better treatment of Khaleda Oct 2
The High Court on Tuesday differed till October 1 the hearing on a writ petition seeking its directive on the authorities concerned for providing better treatment to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in jail.
Khaleda’s bail extended for a day in Zia Charitable case
Dhaka, Sept 24 – The bail of BNP Chief Begum Khaleda Zia has been extended for a day in the Zia Charitable Trust Graft case. Meanwhile, the court is scheduled to hear arguments of defence from tomorrow.
CU teacher ends up in jail over ‘derogatory remark on PM’
Maidul Islam, an assistant professor of Chittagong University (CU), was sent to jail on Monday in a case filed over making ‘derogatory remarks’ on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Facebook.
2 accused in Zia Charitable case plan no-confidence
Two accused of Zia Charitable Trust Graft case on Monday in a written application expressed their no-confidence on the judge of the special makeshift court in the old central jail in the city.
Hearing on writ seeking better treatment for Khaleda Tuesday
The High Court fixed Tuesday for hearing a writ petition seeking its directive on the authorities concerned for providing better treatment to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in jail.
Journalism caught between bullets, censorship in S America
The murder of journalists and changing forms of censorship show that freedom of expression and information are still under siege in Latin America, particularly in the countries with the greatest social upheaval and political polarisation.
Second allegation made against Brett Kavanaugh
A second woman has come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against President Donald Trump’s US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Deborah Ramirez, a Yale university classmate of the judge, detailed the alleged incident to the New Yorker. She alleges…