Dhaka, Feb 25 – The High Court on Sunday concluded the hearing on a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the lower court verdict that convicted and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment to her in connection with…
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Zia Charitable case: ACC seeks warrant for Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, Feb 22 – The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday submitted a petition to Special Court-5 of Dhaka for producing Begum Khaleda Zia before the court in the Zia Charitable graft case.
HC accepts Khaleda appeal against conviction: Bail hearing Sunday
Dhaka, Feb 22 – The High Court on Thursday accepted an appeal filed by the BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging the trial court verdict sentencing her to five years’ imprisonment in connection with Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.
Bomb blast inside Jessore jail: One injured
A garbage collector (tokai) was injured as a bomb exploded inside the outer boundary of Jessore Central Jail on Wednesday.The injured is Jahidul Biswas alias Kalu, 40, who used to collect garbage pulling his three-wheeler.
The incarceration of Tariq Ramadan – a travesty of justice
By Chandra Muzaffar The unjust incarceration of Dr Tariq Ramadan, Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University, demeans and disgraces the French legal system. Tariq has been detained in a solitary cell in the high security wing of Paris’s…
Prioritise disposal of cases pending over 5 years: SC
Dhaka, Feb – The Supreme Court of Bangladedsh on Monday directed the country’s lower courts and tribunals to dispose cases pending for more than five years on priority basis.
Khaleda to be freed through mass upsurge: Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia would be freed through a mass-upsurge.
Appeal against Khaleda verdict: Hearing Thursday
A day after receiving the certified copy of the lower court verdict, lawyers of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia filed an appeal with the High Court challenging her sentence in the Zia Orphanage Trust case on Tuesday afternoon. The HC is…
Khaleda’s lawyers receive 1174 page copy of verdict
Dhaka. Feb 19 – Dhaka. Feb 19 – BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s lawyer yesterday received the certified copy of the judgment of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case filed against six persons including the BNP Chief. This paved the way…
Khaleda’s lawyers get 1174-page full verdict
The lawyers of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday afternoon finally received the certified copy of the verdict sentencing the BNP chief to five years’ imprisonment in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case.Khaleda’s lawyer Advocate Sanaullah Mia received the 1174-page…
Warrant against 23 BNP leaders including Bulu
Dhaka, Feb 18 – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Sunday issued warrant of arrest against 23 BNP men, including its joint secretary general Barkatullah Bulu and journalist leader Shawkat Mahmud, in two cases filed with Rampura Police…
Khaleda to appear before court in Coalmine Case
Dhaka, Feb 18 – The Special Judge’s Court-2 of Dhaka yesterday (Sunday) asked the accused persons, including BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, to appear on March 25 in the case filed in connection with Barapukuria Coalmine graft case.
Experts raise questions on Indian SC verdictt on Cauvery
New Delhi, Feb 18 – The SC Judgment raises a large number of questions. Here are some, based on a quick reading of parts of the Judgment, notes eminent Indian water activist Himanshu Thakkar who also coordinates the South Asia…
It takes time to prepare verdict copy: Law Minister
Eleven days after the verdict in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case against Khaleda Zia, Law Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday said it takes time in preparing a 632-page verdict copy.
BNP leaders submit memos to DCs for Khaleda’s release
As part of its countrywide programme, BNP on Sunday submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Dhaka, demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
Ban on holding rallies in city still in force: Minister
Dhaka – Mentioning that the ban slapped by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on holding any rally in the capital is still in force, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan in Brahmanbaria on Saturday said it will decide about allowing BNP to hold…
Jailing Khaleda Zia govt’s biggest mistake: Oli Ahmed
Dhaka – Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chief Col (retd) Oli Ahmed on Saturday said the government has made its biggest mistake by sending Khaleda to jail as part of its ‘plot’ to keep her away from the national election.“The country’s…
Those kept Khaleda in abandoned jail to face trial: Ariful
Dhaka– Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Saturday said those who have kept BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in an abandoned jail after jailing her in a ‘false’ case will be tried one day.
BNP announces public rally for 22 February
BNP on Friday announced to hold a public rally in the city on February 22, demanding the release of its chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail.
Man gets life-term for killing wife
Dhaka, Feb 15 – The Environment Appellate Court of Dhaka yesterday sentenced a man to life-term imprisonment for burning his wife to death at Konapara of the city’s Demra area in 2009.
HC orders judicial probe into SSC question leakage
The High Court on Thursday ordered a judicial probe into the allegations of question paper leakage in the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations.
BNP concerned at Shimul Bjswas’ fresh remand
BNP on Thursday voiced concern over putting its chairperson’s special assistant Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas on further remand for five days.
Mass signature drive in districts for Khaleda’s release: BNP
Dhaka, Feb 15 – The BNP will hold another round of peaceful demonstrations across Bangladesh next week demanding the rlease of party chairperson Khaleda Zia.
Pro-AL Jananetri Parishad seeks Khaleda’s arrest
Dhaka, Feb 14 – Pro-Awami League organization, Bangladesh Jananetri Parishad President AB Siddiqui, Wednesday filed a petition with the Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka seeking arrest of imprisoned BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in a defamation case lodged for allegedly…
Charge-sheet against Fakhrul 58 others accepted
Dhaka, Feb 14 – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Wednesday took cognizance of a charge sheet against BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 58 others in an arson case filed with Paltan Police Station of…
Man to die in Bagerhat murder case
Dhaka – A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to death, another to life-term imprisonment and 29 others to five years jail each for killing a man over a disputed land in 2001.
Case against Khaleda filed by her favourite people: PM
Rome (Italy), Feb 14 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the trial of those involved in corruption, terrorism and militancy must be held as the government wants to build a peaceful environment in the country.
SC clears way for 2,201 recruitments in Sonali banks
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for holding recruitment process of 22,01 posts in different officers of the state-owned Sonali Bank in accordance with its previous circular issued in 2016.
BNP leader Dudu sent to jail
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Tuesday sent BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu to the jail in a sabotage case filed with Ramna Model Police Station of the city.
N’ganj judge tenders unconditional apology to SC
Dhaka– The Joint District Judge of Narayanganj on Tuesday offered unconditional apology to the Appellate Division of Supreme Court for the failure to dispose of a case filed over faulty electric metres and inflated bill in over 10 years.