High Court
RTI unearths discrimination against female students
Bangladesh’s High Court has asked the authorities of a public university to allow pregnant and married female students to remain in the dormitories for the time being
HC orders probe into S Alam's 'properties abroad'
Move comes following report published on The Daily Star under the headline 'S Alam's Aladdin's Lamp'
Probe into allegations against BFF officials over govt fund to run: SC
The apex court also asked the HC to dispose of the rule issued over this matter in three weeks, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) lawyer Khurshid Alam Khan told The Daily Star.
Probe into corruption allegations regarding govt fund against BFF officials to continue: SC chamber judge
The chamber judge however issued status quo on a part of the HC order that directed the agencies to probe the corruption allegations regarding FIFA's money against them.
Trial courts must hold sentencing hearings: HC
In a landmark directive, the High Court has said the trial courts must hold separate hearings on sentencing in criminal cases.
Writ filed with HC seeking ACC probe on BFF officials
A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday seeking its directive on the ACC to probe the corruption allegation raised against the officials concerned of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) after FIFA imposed a sanction last month.
Case under DSA: Prothom Alo has the right to get justice
The High Court yesterday said the Prothom Alo has the right to get justice because it had corrected the mistake it made in an online report on March 26.
Keeping students' faces, ears uncovered: DU Bangla dept's move stayed for 6 months
The court also issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain in four weeks why the department's decision should not be declared illegal.
AG's office to submit documents on Sultana’s death before HC at 2pm
The medical certificate issued by Rajshahi Medical College Hospital mentioned "irreversible Cardio-respiratory failure due to intra-cerebral haemorrhage" as the cause of her death, a source at the AG office said
Allow book stalls to accept all modes of payment: HC directs Bangla Academy
The High Court directs the authorities concerned of Bangla Academy, which organises the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair, to allow its stall owners to accept payments from the customers and consumers using all methods of payment including online and mobile phone.
Writ seeks 10% freedom fighter seat at House
A rights organisation files a writ petition with the High Court seeking 10 percent seat for the freedom fighters in the parliament and local government institutions.
HC grants bail to Zainul, asks cops not to harass Khokon
The High Court grants anticipatory bail to Supreme Court Bar Association President and BNP Vice Chairman Advocate Zainul Abedin in three separate criminal cases.
Was the UNO blind while sentencing?
The High Court yesterday expressed strong resentment over the sentencing of a person by a mobile court when the man was already in police custody.
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 dissatisfied as mobile court punishes man in police custody
The High Court (HC) expresses strong dissatisfaction over the incident of sentencing a man to eight months imprisonment through a mobile court when he was in police custody last year.
Contempt of court rule issued against BB governor, 5 others
The High Court issues a contempt of court rule against the Bangladesh Bank governor, finance secretary and four others for not complying with its last year directive regarding payment of Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) money to a businessman.
HC to re-hear petition on house rent
The High Court will now rehear the 2010 writ petition that had sought its directives on the government for strict enforcement of the House Rent Control Act to prevent the capital's house owners from raising rents arbitrarily.
Jessore Road: Tree felling halted for 6 months
The High Court yesterday halted the felling of century-old trees along the Jessore-Benapole road following protests against a government decision to cut them down.
HC to decide fate of DNCC polls today
The High Court is set today to deliver an order on two writ petitions filed yesterday seeking a stay on the process of holding the