Dhaka, Sept 23 – The Special Judge Court-2 of Dhaka yesterday fixed October 25 for hearing on charge framing in Barapukuria Coalmine graft case filed against BNP Chief Khaleda Zia and 9 others.
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BNP leader Dr Mosharraf indicted for amassing wealth
Dhaka, Sept 23 – BNP leader Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain was indicted in a case filed for amassing wealth worth Tk 9.10 crore and hiding information of his wealth.
Writ seeks independent probe of 4,000 ‘fictitious cases’
A writ petition was filed with the High Court (HC) on Sunday seeking its directive to the Home Secretary for the formation of an independent committee for probing 4,000 ‘fictitious cases’ filed against BNP leaders and activists across the country…
Annul some sections of Digital Security BillL Sujan
Civil rights body Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) on Saturday demanded revision of the newly passed Digital Security Act through scraping its ‘repressive’ sections.
Journos to join human chain, protest Digital Security Bill
The Shampadak Parishad (Editors’ Council) on Saturday expressed its deep regret at the passage of the Digital Security Act 2018, which it considers to be against the freedom guaranteed by the constitution, media freedom and freedom of speech.
People skeptical about process of grenade attack case: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday expressed doubt whether the trial of August-21 grenade attack case is being held as per directives of the government.
‘Grenade attack case verdict: Tough action against anarchy’
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit chief Monirul Islam on Saturday warned that law enforcement agencies will go tough if any attempt is made to create anarchy centering the verdict in the grenade attack case to be delivered on…
Justice SK Sinha writes book being frustrated: Law minister
Brahmanbaria, Sept 21 – Those who wanted to stage a judicial coup using former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has failed, claimed Law Minister Anisul Huq on Friday.
Digital Security Act not to obstruct journalism, says Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said the ‘Digital Security Act’ will not create any obstacle to journalism.
Nothing to be worried about Digital Security Bill, says PM
Dhaka, Sept 20 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said there is nothing to be worried about the Digital Security Bill 2018 as it will not gag the voice of the journalist community.
Forced into exile – SK Sinha : His claims fictitious- Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has dismissed former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha’s allegation against the government as ‘ fictitious.’ Former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha said that he resigned in the face of intimidation and threats.
SK Sinha’s book exposed judiciary’s true picture: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 20 – BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Thursday said the contents of former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha’s book, ‘A Broken Dream: Rule of Law, Human Rights and Democracy’, have exposed that Bangladesh’s judiciary has now…
BNP slams govt for passing Digital Security Bill
Branding the Digital Security Bill 2018’ as an ‘evil spirit of Baksal’, BNP on Thursday alleged that the government has enacted the law to hide its ‘massive corruption’ and gag the media and people’s voice.
Graft case trial to be on at old jail in Khaleda’s absence
Dhaka. Sept 20 – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka Thursday ordered that the trial proceedings in Zia Charitable Trust graft case will continue at the abandoned Old Central Jail in the absence of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Brett Kavanaugh: Accuser ‘needs more time’
The lawyer for a woman who accuses US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault has said the Senate’s “rush” to a hearing is “unnecessary”. Lisa Banks says her client, Christine Blasey Ford, is willing to co-operate but wants…
BNP leader Habibunnabi Sohel put on remand
Dhaka, Sept 19 – BNP Joint Secretary General Habib-Un-Nabi Khan Sohel was Wednesday placed on a five-day remand in a sabotage case.
Digital Security Bill passed with stringent penal sections
Dhaka, Sept 19 – Bangladesh Parliament on Wednesday passed the much-talked-about Digital Security Bill 2018 amid concerns of journalists, human rights activists and organizations over freedom of press and freedom of expression.
‘False’ cases govt’s main weapon against BNP: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the government is trying to use ‘false and ghostly cases’ as its main weapon to keep BNP and its alliance away from the next election.
BNP has to forget about legal path to free khaleda: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said their party is taking necessary preparations to come up with street programmes to push for Khaleda Zia’s release from jail and holding a credible election.
Pakistan court suspends prison sentence, frees ex-PM Sharif
A Pakistani court has suspended the prison sentences of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law, and set them free on bail pending their appeal hearings.
ICC begins preliminary probe into Rohingya expulsions
World court opens preliminary probe into Rohingya expulsions The Hague, Sept 19 (AP/UNB) — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor announced Tuesday that she is launching a preliminary investigation into deportations of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar…
August 21 grenade attack case verdict October 10
Dhaka, Sept 18 – The Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 of Dhaka fixed October 10 to deliver the verdict of the August 21 grenade attack cases. Judge Shahed Nuruddin of Speedy Trial Tribunal 1 set the date yesterday (Tuesday) after hearing the…
Shahidul Alam goes to High Court for bail
Dhaka, Sept 18 – Photographer Shahidul Alam filed a bail petition with the High Court Division of the Supreme Court after being rejected by a Dhaka lower court in a case filed under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
Why after 14 yrs: Put real grenade attackers to justice: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 18 – The BNP, the arch-rival of the ruling Awami League, wants capital punishment to the actual perpetrators of the August 21st grenade attacks on then opposition leader Sheikh Hasina’s rally saying that none should be punished deliberately…
SKOP for removal of undemocratic parts in labour law draft
Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SKOP) leaders on Tuesday demanded for a proper amendment to the labour law protecting rights of the workers.
Ex Satkhira DC, ex-Ashashuni UNO face jail for contempt
A court here on Tuesday sentenced three people, including the former deputy commissioner of the district and exe-UNO of Ashashuni upazila, to three months’ jail for defying a court order.
HC drops contempt plea against DU VC from cause list
The High Court on Monday dropped from the cause list a contempt of court petition filed against the Dhaka University Vice-chancellor, its Proctor and Treasurer for not taking steps to arrange election of the DU Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) in…
Two get 15 years in jail for money laundering
A court here on Monday sentenced two men to 15-year jail term under separate sections of penal code in a money laundering case filed by then Anti-Corruption Bureau in 2003.
Prosecution wants highest punishments to grenade attack accused
Dhaka, Sept 17 – Placing arguments on some points of law, the prosecution yesterday formally completed their closing arguments in the August 21 grenade attack cases.
Fuad Zaman confesses to derogatory remarks on Bangabandhu
Dhaka, Sept 17 – Fuad Zaman, 43, son-in-law of Sultan Shahriar Rashid, a death sentence executed convict in the Bangabandhu murder case, yesterday made a confessional statement in the case filed for making derogatory remarks about the Father of the…