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
SC Letter to ACC: HC verdict any day on its legality
The High Court is set to deliver a verdict any day on the rule that questioned the legality of a letter from the Supreme Court authorities
HC wants explanation from govt in stopping child marriage
The High Court issues a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain in four weeks why union parishad chairmen and members, ward councilors of city corporations and municipalities will not be held responsible for the child marriage in their respective areas.
Womb stitched with fetus inside: Comilla civil surgeon summoned
The High Court summons the civil surgeon of Comilla and two others to appear before it on November 7 to explain their role regarding the incident of stitching a woman’s womb leaving a fetus inside following a surgery.
Priyanka murder: Rintu’s death penalty commuted
The High Court commutes the death sentence of Zahidul Hoque Rintu to life imprisonment in the sensational case filed for killing his niece Sadia Nowshin Priyanka, who was a brilliant student of Viqarunnissa Noon School and College, in 2007.
Stop constructions of structure in Dhaka’s canals: HC
The High Court directs the government to immediately stop constructions of structure in the canals identified by the Dhaka district administration and their encroachments.
Trial proceedings of Fakhrul in vandalism case stayed
The High Court stays trial proceedings of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a case filed for vandalism in 2015.
Writ seeks removal of 30 structures on Turag bank
A petition is filed with the High Court seeking a directive upon the government to remove 30 structures constructed illegally on foreshore of the Turag river at different places in Gazipur.
Probe negligence of 3 hospitals: HC
The High Court yesterday directed the authorities concerned to probe a woman's giving birth to a baby in the open and
25 HC lawyers appointed as assistant attorney generals
The government appoints 25 lawyers of the High Court as assistant attorney generals for dealing with the cases on behalf of the state.
Criminal cases: 4 BNP leaders get anticipatory bails
The High Court grants anticipatory bail to four BNP leaders in separate criminal cases for eight weeks or until police submit charge sheets to the trial courts in the cases