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Embezzling Tk 176cr from AB Bank: HC blasts ACC, police for not arresting 15 accused
The High Court today (June 14, 2022) blasted the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and police administration for their failure to arrest all the 15 accused of a case filed for embezzlement of Tk 176 crore from AB Bank.
ACC challenges Haji Salim's acquittal in graft case
An appeal was filed with the Supreme Court today (May 10, 2022) challenging a High Court verdict that acquitted Awami League lawmaker Haji Md Salim from the charges of concealing information about his wealth over which he was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment by the trial court.
HC questions legality of BB’s job circular asking to use husband’s address
The High Court questions the legality of a condition imposed by Bangladesh Bank (BB) in a job circular asking the married female candidates for the post of assistant director (general) to mention their husbands’ residential addresses as their permanent addresses in the application forms.
HC questions legality of ACC rules curtailing cops’ authority to directly record graft case
The High Court questions the legality of few sections of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) rules that curtailed police’s authority to directly record corruption cases.
Altering FIR of Murder Case / HC for judicial enquiry into OC’s role
The High Court yesterday directed the Rajshahi chief judicial magistrate to conduct an enquiry into the alleged manipulation of the first information report (FIR) of a murder case by Puthia Police Station OC Shakil Uddin Ahammed.
Health directorate submits report to HC on ICU cost
The directorate of health services submits a report to the High Court saying that Tk 53 lakh is needed for setting up an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Tk 23 lakh is needed for installing a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in a hospital.
Zia Orphange Trust Graft Case / HC extends Khaleda's bail till Aug 13
The High Court (HC) yesterday extended till August 13 its earlier order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case.
HC rejects writ petition over vacant CJ post
The High Court yesterday rejected a writ petition filed challenging the legality of keeping the post of chief justice vacant.
HC halts DNCC mayoral by-polls
The High Court's three-month stay on the process of Dhaka North City Corporation polls yesterday triggered a blame game between the Awami League and the BNP.
HC summons MD of Japan Bangla hospital
The High Court has today summoned the managing director of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Hospital to explain the incident of keeping a dead child in the hospital and seeking money for treatment.
Follow norms, values of the judiciary
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha yesterday expressed his hopes that the judges, who enjoy state facilities, would follow the norms and values of the judiciary.
Verdict on appeals Feb 11
The High Court yesterday set February 11 for delivering a verdict on appeals by three condemned militants of Huji, including its chief, in a case filed over the grenade attack on the then British envoy in 2004.
The man behind dubious lending
Mahabubul Haque Chisty, chairman of the Farmers Bank's executive committee, is at the centre of controversies surrounding the newly established bank.
HC clears way for trial of Mosharraf
The High Court yesterday cleared the way for the lower court concerned to continue trial proceedings against BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain in a money laundering case.
Graft: Mosharraf’s trial to continue
The High Court today has cleared the way for the lower court to continue trial proceedings against BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain in a money laundering case.
MK Anwar gets bail, ‘no bar to release’
The High Court has granted bail to BNP leader MK Anwar for six months in two vandalism and arson cases, clearing his way to walk out of jail.
Stop demolition of Mughal era buildings: HC
The High Court directed the government to immediately stop demolition of four ancient buildings dating back to the Mughal era in Old Dhaka today.
Save Shitalakkhya
The High Court yesterday ordered the government to immediately stop encroachment and construction of structures on the bank of Shitalakkhya river and the canals connected to the river in Narayanganj.
Judges to be appointed in a month
The government may take an initiative to promote some High Court judges to the Appellate Division in a month, as the apex court has been going through a shortage of judges for more than two years.