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Depp vs Heard: Depp wins his pursuit of truth in the times of cancel culture
The trial of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard has been plastered across all social platforms, tabloids and news outlets. After six weeks of testimonies, the jury unanimously rewarded damages to both parties — against Heard for defaming Depp, and against Depp’s ex lawyer for calling Heard’s allegation a hoax. In effect, both were found culpable to a degree of defaming each other. They awarded Depp $15 million in damages from Heard, and awarded Heard $2 million from Depp.
DEFAMATION CASE / Barrister Mainul sent to jail
A Dhaka court has sent barrister Mainul Hosein to jail after rejecting his bail petition in connection with a defamation case filed by a female journalist last year.
Cyber Heist: RCBC files defamation case against Bangladesh Bank
Philippine’s Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation says it filed a defamation suit against the central bank of Bangladesh for “baseless allegation” in connection with the $81-million cyber heist three years ago.
Journo sued for ‘hurting religious sentiment’
Anis Alamgir, former editor of Daily Manabkantha, is sued for posting a “defamatory status on Facebook about his infatuation with Hindu Goddess of learning Saraswati” on January 22.
Bangladesh Protidin editor, publisher get bail in defamation case
The High Court grants an anticipatory bail to Bangla daily Bangladesh Protidin Editor Naem Nizam and its Publisher Moynal Hossain Chowdhury in a defamation case.
Defamation trial of MK Anwar stayed
Trial proceedings against BNP leader MK Anwar in a defamation case has been stayed for next six months following an order delivered by the High Court.
HC stays 10 cases against editor
The High Court yesterday stayed for three months the proceedings of 10 cases against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam.
Star editor gets HC bail in 10 cases
The High Court yesterday granted anticipatory bail to The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam for eight weeks in 10 cases.
Comment on Joy: Defamation case filed against Khaleda
A defamation case is filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for saying that the prime minister's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has US$300 million in a bank account.
Proceedings of 72 cases against star editor stayed
The High Court yesterday stayed for three months the proceedings of 72 cases against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam.
Star editor gets bail in Shariatpur
The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam yesterday secured bail in two defamation cases in Shariatpur.
Star editor gets bail in Pabna
The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam secures bail in a defamation case in Pabna.
Star editor gets bail in Madaripur
Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, secured bail in a Tk 10 crore defamation case in Madaripur yesterday.
Sylhet court dismisses plea for case against Star editor
A Sylhet court has dismissed a petition for filing a defamation case against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam.
Star editor gets bail in Khagrachhari
The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam secures bail in a Tk 10 crore defamation case in Khagrachhari.
Star editor gets bail in Gazipur
The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam obtained bail in a Tk 5-crore defamation case in Gazipur yesterday.
Star editor gets bail in Magura defamation case
A Magura court grants bail to The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam in a Tk 50,000-crore defamation case.
Star editor gets bail in Jessore
Jessore court grants bail to The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam in a Tk 10-crore defamation case filed by a former Awami League leader of Chougachha Upazila unit. The court sets May 10 for next hearing.
Pabna court summons Star editor
A Pabna court yesterday summoned The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam on March 24 in a defamation case.