A woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by US President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, has identified herself. Christine Blasey Ford told the Washington Post Mr Kavanaugh had pinned her to a bed and tried to undress…
Category: Courts law
HC rejects Amir Khasru’s plea challenging ACC notice
The High Court on Sunday rejected a writ petition filed by Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury challenging the noce of the Anti-Corruption Commission asking him to appear before it for quizzing over his alleged involvement in money laundering and amassing illegal…
Manarat student murder case report deferred
Dhaka, Sept 16 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka Sunday deferred the date for submission of the date in the case filed in connection with the murder of Manarat University student to October 15.
‘Use of electoral law as ‘weapon’ to hinder fair polls’
Using the RPO as a ‘weapon’ against any individual or political party will hinder fair election, said civil rights body Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) on Sunday.
Khaleda needs hospitalisation, says medical board
The medical board, formed by the government for jailed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, on Sunday suggested admitting her to a hospital like BSMMU where the treatment of all health problems is available though they have found ‘no symptom of any…
Resist ‘Digital Security Bill’: BNP
Dhaka, Sept 15 – Terming it a dangerous ‘black law’, BNP on Saturday urged the people of all walks of life to put up a strong resistance against ‘Digital Security Bill, 2018.
Govt deceiving people by talking about constitution: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Friday said the government is deceiving people by talking about formation of an election-time government in mid-October as there is no such provision in the current Constitution.
Charge accepted on college students’ deaths in rash driving
Dhaka, Sept 13 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday accepted the charge sheet against six persons in a case filed over the deaths of two students of Shaheed Ramiz Uddin Cantonment College in an accident on…
Court to decide on jail trial in Khaleda’s absence Sept 20
Dhaka, Sept 13 – The Special Judge Court-5 of Dhaka Thursday decided to take a decision on September 20 regarding continuation of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust graft case at the prison in her absence.
Khaleda denied bail in Comilla arson case
A court here on Thursday denied bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed over the torching of a covered van in Chouddagram upazila in 2015.
Court in jail illogical, says Dr Kamal
Gano Forum President and eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain on Thursday said setting up any court inside a prison is illogical.
Contempt petition against DU for not holding DUCSU poll
Dhaka. Sept 12 – A contempt of court petition was filed with the High Court Division of the Supreme Court Wednesday against the Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor, Proctor and Treasurer for not complying with its directive in connection with holding the…
Charges in Aug 21 grenade case proved: Prosecution
Dhaka, Sept 12 – The prosecution at the hearing of August 21 grenade attack case Wednesday claimed they were able to prove the charges against the accused in the case beyond any doubt.
Pakistan ex-premier released on parole for wife’s funeral
A provincial government in Pakistan has released former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son in-law on parole after Sharif’s wife died at a hospital in London.
Zia Charitable case adjourned as Khaleda fails to attend
A special makeshift court in Old Dhaka Central Jail adjourned the hearing in Zia Charitable Trust graft case filed against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia as she did not agree to appear before it on Wednesday.
India SC rejects appeal to save ‘man-eating’ tigress
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal to stop forest rangers from killing a “man eating” tigress in the western state of Maharashtra.
Jatri Kalyan Samity secretary granted bail
Dhaka, Sept 11- A Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to Mozammel Hoque Chowdhury, Secretary General of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, in an extortion case.
Row over Law Minister’s comment on Khaleda’s counsels
Dhaka, Sept 11 – Pro-BNP lawyers and pro-AL lawyers Monday held briefing and counter-briefing over the law minister Anisul Huq comments that ‘BNP lawyers do not understand laws’.
HC orders closure of 14 illegal hospitals, clinics in Dhaka
The High Court (HC) today ordered authorities concerned to close down 14 illegal hospitals and clinics operating in capital’s Mohammadpur area.
Shahidul Alam denied bail in ICT case
A court here on Tuesday denied bail to renowned photographer and Drik Gallery managing director Shahidul Alam in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
International Criminal Court threatened with US sanctions
The US has threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court if it goes ahead with prosecutions against Americans.
5 Days after and parents’ press meet, 12 students on remand
Dhaka, Sept 10 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Monday placed a group of 12 students on a two-day remand each, who allegedly spread rumour during their recent movement for safe roads.
2 students’ rape at fake birthday party: Deposition Oct 7
Dhaka, Sept 9 – The Seventh Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal could not record the deposition of witnesses in the case filed in connection with the rape of two private university students in the Rain Tree Hotel of Banani…
Parents complain of detectives picking up 12 boys on Sept 5
Dhaka, Sept 9 – A group of parents and guardians held a press conference yesterday in where they claimed their sons were picked up by the Detective Branch of police on the early morning of September 5.
Law minister claims BNP pleaders do not understand laws
Dhaka, Sept 9 – Law Minister Anisul Huq has claimed that BNP pleaders do not understand laws. The law minister made the comment while reporters asked him about the BNP’s allegations that the government could not issue a gazette notification…
7-Member medical board for Khaleda Zia soon: Home Minister
Dhaka, Sept 9 – In the wake of BNP’s demand to admit jailed party Chief Khaleda Zia in a specialised hospital for her treatment, home minister Asaduzzaman said that a seven-member medical board would be formed for the treatment of…
Transfer Khaleda to United Hospital: BNP seeks CJ’s help
BNP leaders have urged Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan to transfer party chief Khaleda Zia to United Hospital from prison for better treatment.
Parliament in its penultimate session
Another session of the 10th parliament will sit at a convenient time in October next as the current session (22nd session) will continue for only 10 working days until September 20.
BNP team meets home minister Sunday: Issue Khaleda’ health
Dhaka, Sept 08 – A high-profile BNP delegation will meet Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Sunday afternoon to discuss party chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition and her treatment.
Khaleda wants medical treatment before trial: Counsels
Dhaka, 7 Sept – BNP’s jailed chairperson Khaleda Zia on Friday demanded her medical treatment before carrying out trial process as she is very sick and her health condition is not good.