Dhaka, Aug 27 – Terming a ‘wrong path’ the government’s stance on the judiciary following the Supreme Court’s 16th Amendment verdict, President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Sunday advised it to calm down.
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Shamsuddin Chy’s remarks on CJ ‘contemptuous’: BNP
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said ex-Supreme Court judge AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury should be put on trial for making ‘contemptuous’ comments on Chief Justice SK Sinha. “His (Choudhury’s) remarks (on Chief Justice) are indecent, unforgivable and…
Followers start to leave compound of Indian ‘godman’
Followers of a controversial Indian guru have started to withdraw from his 1,000-acre compound in Sirsa, Haryana, after a tense stand-off with soldiers. Tens of thousands are still believed to be inside the headquarters of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect.…
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong jailed for corruption
A court in South Korea has sentenced Samsung’s billionaire heir-apparent Lee Jae-yong to five years in prison for corruption.
Ex-Thai PM may have fled country before court verdict
Thailand’s former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra may have fled the country after failing to appear in court to hear the verdict in her long-running trial, according to the junta that ousted her in a coup in 2014 and reports in…
Chief Justice facing ruling party’s wrath: BNP
BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha is facing the vengeance of the ruling Awami League if media reports of investigation into his wealth are true. “The people are seeing this as the Awami League’s…
28 dead as Indian guru’s rape verdict triggers riots
Panchkula, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) – Mobs rampaged across a north Indian state on Friday, leaving 28 people dead and more than 250 others injured, after a court declared a quasi-religious sect leader guilty of raping two of his followers, authorities…
Indian guru convicted of rape
Popular Indian guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been convicted of rape and will be sentenced on Monday. Up to 200,000 of his supporters had flocked to Chandigarh in northern India ahead of the verdict. Thousands of army, police and…
Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong faces verdict in bribery trial
A court in Seoul is set to decide whether the billionaire heir-apparent of the Samsung conglomerate will be jailed for corruption. Lee Jae-yong is facing accusations of bribery linked to a scandal that triggered the impeachment of South Korea’s former…
SC directs to return of Manna’s passport
Dhaka – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court of Dhaka to return the passport of Nagarik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna for three months.
HC declares Niko deals illegal
Dhaka – The High Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday declared two deals of Niko signed with Bapex and Petrobangla illegal. Besides, the Special Judge Court-9 of Dhaka fixed February 17 for hearing on framing charge against Begum Khaleda…
Parts of the Organs Transplantation Act declared unconstitutional
The High Court issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why three sections (2ga, 3, and 6) of the Organ Transplantation Act-1999 will not be declared unconstitutional. The HC also asked them to explain why the failure of…
HC against industries within 10 km of Sundarbans
The High Court on Thursday directed the government not to allow any industrial unit to be set up within 10 kilometers of the Sundarbans. The HC bench of Justice Moinul Islam Chowdhury and Justice JBM Hasan passed the order after…
L.A. jury hits Johnson & Johnson over cancer link to its talc
A Los Angeles jury issued a $417-million verdict Monday against Johnson & Johnson, finding the company liable for failing to warn a 63-year-old woman diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer about the risks of using its talcum products.
BNP smells speculations on Chief Justice Sinha’s removal
Dhaka – BNP’s senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi says he has heard whispers that Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha will be ‘shown ill’ and eventually removed as chief justice.
Jordan abolishes law allowing rapists to avoid prosecution
By IPS World Desk Romw, Aug 22 (IPS) – In just three weeks time, two Arab countries adopted major steps to combat violence against women, with Jordan abolishing a law allowing rapists to avoid prosecution by marrying their victims, while…
No direct jurisdiction for ECJ after Brexit, says UK policy paper
The UK will no longer be under the “direct jurisdiction” of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) after Brexit, a government policy paper will say. Ministers say they want a “special partnership” with the EU, but it is “neither necessary…
Headless body identified as of missing journalist
A headless torso found in waters off Denmark has been identified as missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall, Danish police say. There was a “DNA match between [the] torso and Kim Wall”, Copenhagen police said on Twitter. Ms Wall was last…
7-murder victims’ families for quick verdict execution
Narayanganj, Aug 22 (- Expressing their satisfaction over the High Court verdict in the seven-murder cases, family members of the victims on Tuesday demanded its quick execution.
HC confirms death penalty of 15 in N’ganj 7-murder
Dhaka, Aug 22 – The High Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence of 15 convicts, including Nur Hossain and 3 Rab officials, and commuted the penalty of 11 others to life term jail in the sensational Narayanganj seven-murder cases.
BNP urges govt to ‘came back from stance on Judiciary’
Dhaka, Aug 22 (UNB) – Describing Prime Minister’s remarks on the Judiciary and the Chief Justice as ‘unprecedented’, BNP on Tuesday alleged that Awami League is trying to establish a ‘one-party rule’ in the country through ‘controlling’ the judiciary.
Indian SC rules Muslim divorce law ‘unconstitutional’
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled a controversial Muslim quick divorce law “unconstitutional”, a landmark victory for Muslim women who had long argued that it violated their right to equality.
HC stays law secy’s contractual appointment
Dhaka, Aug 22 – The High Court on Tuesday stayed for three months the contractual appointment of ASSM Zahirul Haque as secretary to law and justice division of law, justice and parliamentary affairs ministry.
Govt, AL to pay for going against SC verdict: Moudud
Dhaka – The BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Monday warned that the government and Awami League will have to pay a heavy price someday for taking a conflicting stance against the Supreme Court verdict that revoked the 16th amendment.
Pro-AL lawyers rally against 16th Amendment verdict
Dhaka – Pro-Awami League lawyers yesterday staged demonstrations at different bar associations across the country in protest against what they said “unexpected”, “irrelevant” and “unconstitutional” observations made by the Chief Justice in the 16th amendment case verdict.
HC issues rule on Longadu attacks
Dhaka – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling asking the authorities concerned to explain as to why they should not be directed to form an inquiry commission to find out the culprits behind…
HC summons Health Secretary over toxic paracetamol episode
Dhaka – The High Court on Monday summoned health secretary to explain his position over the present status of taking action against two officials of the drug administration for negligence in dealing with a case filed for manufacturing toxic paracetamol…
PM slams CJ for comparing BD with Pak
Coming down heavily on the Chief Justice for comparing Bangladesh with Pakistan, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said she is not scared at all with such a threat and this is not tolerable either.“This is very much disgraceful that…
HC for commission to probe Longadu attacks
The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why a directive would not be given to form a commission to investigate the arson attack in Langadu upazila of Rangamati. An HC bench comprising Justice…
SC rejects Khaleda’s plea on Gatco graft case-2007 legality
Dhaka, Aug 21 – The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for a lower court to continue trial proceedings of the Gatco graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.