Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka on Wednesday deferred the date for submission of the investigation report in a case filed in connection with the alleged theft of Bangladesh Bank reserves to January 18, 2018.
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Shazneen killer Shahid hanged
Dhaka – Shahidul Islam alias Shahid, the convicted killer of Scholastica student Shazneen Tasnim Rahman,was hanged at Kashimpur High Security Central Jail hereon Wednesday night.The verdict was executed around 9:45pm, said Senior Jail Super Mizanur Rahman.
HRW urges Govt. for new trial of BDR mutiny
The Bangladesh government should agree to new trials meeting international standards for members of the former Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) accused of mutiny and murder including 139, whose death sentences were upheld by the High Court, said the Human Rights Watch…
Saudi Prince Miteb bin Abdullah released
Saudi Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has been released more than three weeks after he was detained on allegations of corruption, officials say. Prince Miteb, once seen as a contender to the throne, was freed after agreeing an “acceptable settlement” with…
Hearing in 11 cases against Khaleda Feb 5
Dhaka – The Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Monday fixed February 5, 2018, for hearing in 11 cases including a sedition case filed against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and others.
HC upholds 139 death penalties and life term for 146 in BDR mutiny
The High Court (HC) on Monday upheld the death sentence of 139 people among 152 condemned convicts in the Pilkhana BDR mutiny case. Among the 152 condemned convicts, one died, four were acquitted and the death sentence of eight commuted…
Enforce laws, save capital from air pollution: Greens
Dhaka, Nov 25 – The Paribesh Bachao Andalon (POBA), an environment protection organization, has asked for the strict enforcement of the laws to save the Dhaka City from polluting air.
Madrasa student murder accused Bakr confesses
Dhaka – Suspected killer of Madrasa student Zidan yesterday made confessional before a Dhaka court admitting his involvement in the murder.
I am innocent, vested quarter influenced graft case IO: Khaleda
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday accused Harun-or-Rashid, Investigative Officer (IO) in her case of giving untrue and baseless report against her. The Investigative Office influenced by vested quarters and being angered has given an untrue statement before…
Eskaton Double-murder: Cross-exam of IO shifted
Dhaka – Judge Abdullah Al Mamun, in-charge of Second Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Wednesday once again deferred the cross-examination of Dipak Kumar Das, the Investigation Officer of the case to November 29.
Seven DU students on remand
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday placed seven Dhaka University students on a one-day remand on the charge of fraudulence during admission tests.
Banking Cos Act being amended for looting: BNP
Dhaka, Nov 22 – BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday alleged that the government is going to amend the Banking Companies (Amendment) Act in a bid to give pro-Awami League businessmen a scope of establishing ‘dynasty’…
Comilla Mayor Sakku acquitted by court
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-8 of Dhaka on Tuesday acquitted Comilla City Corporation Mayor and BNP leader Monirul Haque Sakku in a case filed amassing wealth illegally and concealing the information of his assets in his wealth statement.
Wife testifies against Cricketer Sunny
Dhaka – Cricket Arafat Sunny’s wife Nasrin Sultana yesterday testified in a case filed with the Bangladesh Cyber Tribunal supporting the cricketer.
BD law ministry forwards draft judges conduct rules to SC
Dhaka – Law mMinisterAnisul Huq on Monday informed that his ministry has forwarded a draft on the conduct an disciplinary rules for lower court judges to the Supreme Court seeking its consideration on the matter.
Alliance securities chief Pankaj secures bail
Dhaka – A Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to Brokerage Alliance Securities and Management Limited chairman Pankaj Kumar Roy in a case filed for amassing wealth worth Tk 8.5 crore illegally.
Sedition charge framed against BNP’s Tarique, 3 others
Dhaka – The Metropolitan Sessions’ Judge’s Court of Dhaka on Monday framed sedition charges against BNP Senior Vice-Chairman Tarique Rahman and three others for telecasting a “fabricated and provocative” speech of the BNP leader.
Release bodies of poor patients even if bills unpaid: HC
Dhaka – In a verdict, the High Court (HC) on Monday ordered hospitals and clinics authorities to release dead body of poor and marginalised people even if they fail to pay the due bills.
HC rule for declaring March 7 National Day
Dhaka – The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain in three weeks why March 7 should not be declared as ‘National Historic Day.
Stay on Lockhead Grammer School extended
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday extended the stay on the High Court order to reopen Lakehead Grammar School in the capital for another 10 days.
Palestinians ‘could freeze US ties’ over Washington office closure
The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) has warned it will freeze its ties with the US if it carries out a threat to close the PLO office in Washington. In a video on Twitter, PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat called the…
Independence of Judiciary goes with Sinha’s departure: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Saturday alleged that the independence of the judiciary has been obliterated with the ‘forcing out’ Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha. “It’s known to all how the Chief Justice was forced to quit, denting the…
Plot to keep Khaleda out of Politics: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that a conspiracy is on to keep their party Chairperson Khaleda Zia and other leaders out of the next parliamentary elections. He came up with the allegation in his brief…
Toto Riina, Mafia ‘boss of bosses’, dies in jail
Notorious Sicilian Mafia “boss of all bosses” Salvatore “Toto” Riina has died from cancer in jail, aged 87. Riina was serving 26 life sentences and is believed to have ordered more than 150 murders. The head of the feared Cosa…
Kuwait Airways ‘within its rights’ to ban Israeli: German court
A German court has ruled that a Kuwaiti airline was within its rights to refuse to carry an Israeli citizen. The ruling angered Jewish groups and others, who argued that it condoned anti-Semitism. Kuwait Airways cancelled the passenger’s ticket for…
RU teachers, students demand quick trial of teacher killer
Dhaka – Expressing dissatisfaction over the snail process in the trial of Md Shafiul Islam Lilon murder case the teachers and students of Rajshahi University (RU) on Thursday demanded quick trail of the case.
Khaleda says she is shy in climate of injustice
Dhaka – BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has said she is apprehensive about getting justice in the cases filed against her given the current state of the judiciary. While giving her self-defence statements in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case for…
Quader urges Khaleda to help judicial peocedures
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today urged BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia to help go the judicial procedures of Zia Orphanage Trust graft case instead of adopting the delaying tactics. “Khaleda Zia is delaying the judicial procedures of the…
President can appoint chief justice at any time: Law Minister
Dhaka – Law Minister Anisul Huq on Wednesday said that there is no timeframe to appoint the chief justice under the constitution and the president can do it at any time. The minister also said that the shortage of Appellate…
Court defers Dhaka’s Holey Artisan cafe attack probe report
A Dhaka court on Wednesday fixed December 28 for submission of the probe report in the case filed over Gulshan Holey Artisan Café attack. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Nurunnahar Yesmin passed the order as Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) inspector…