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
Why suspended drug official still in his job
The High Court yesterday asked the government to explain how an official of the drug administration was carrying out his job even
Blue Whale Game: HC asks govt to block links
The High Court yesterday directed the government to block for six months the links and gateways of online "Blue Whale Challenge"
Carry garbage by covered vehicles
The High Court yesterday directed both the city corporations of Dhaka to have garbage taken by covered trucks or vans between 10:00pm and 6:00am every day.
Children act: HC summons social welfare secy
The High Court summons the social welfare secretary to appear before it on October 29 for giving an explanation why the government has not amended the Children Act, 2013 as there is ambiguity in holding trial of an adult accused in a case filed under this law.
CETP must be ready within 4 weeks: HC
The High Court yesterday directed the authorities to complete the construction of all relevant structures, including the central effluent
HC questions legality of SC letter to ACC on ex-judge’s wealth statement
The High Court questions legality of a Supreme Court administration’s letter to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) saying that taking action against former apex court judge Justice Md Joynul Abedin will not be right.
Tk 20 lakh compensation for Jihad’s parents
The High Court has released the full verdict of the case filed over the death of four-year-old Jihad, who fell into a deep shaft in Dhaka’s Shahjahanpur area in 2014, asking the government authorities concerned to pay Tk 20 lakh as compensation to his parents.
HC adjourns hearing on writ challenging legality of Article 70 for 2 weeks
The High Court further adjourns for two weeks the hearing on a writ petition that challenged the legality of the constitution’s Article 70 regarding cancellation of membership of a lawmaker for voting against his or her political party.
Writ seeks ban on broadcasting ads on foreign TV channels
A Supreme Court lawyer files a writ petition with the High Court seeking its order on the government to stop broadcasting advertisement on foreign television channels running in Bangladesh.
94 BNP men get bail in 2 cases
The High Court grants six-week bail to 94 BNP leaders and activists in two violence cases filed in Narayanganj and Madaripur districts.