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

March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017

Why not probe into RU VC’s graft allegation: HC

The High Court issues a rule asking authorities concerned to explain why the Anti-Corruption commission should not be directed to investigate into a graft allegation against Rajshahi University vice chancellor and three others.

March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017

HC stays SCC Mayor Arif's suspension

The High Court stays the suspension of Sylhet City Corporation Mayor Ariful Haque Chowdhury for next six months.

March 12, 2017
March 12, 2017

Oishee’s death reference hearing resumes

The High Court begins hearing on the death reference and appeals in a case filed against Oishee Rahman on charge of killing her parents in 2013.

March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017

Verdict on legality of magistrates running mobile courts any day

The High Court will deliver a verdict any day on a writ petition that challenged the legality of operation of mobile courts comprising executive magistrates for trial of petty crimes on the spot.

February 3, 2017
February 3, 2017

Assign administrator for India-Bangladesh match: Hyderabad High Court

In view of the Test match between India and Bangladesh scheduled to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on February 9 as well as the ongoing tussle among various groups for control over the Hyderabad Cricket Association, the high court was on Thursday urged to appoint an administrator to ensure smooth conduct of the match.

August 31, 2016
August 31, 2016

HC adjourns verdict delivery on Hazari’s JS membership

The High Court adjourns delivery of the verdict on a writ petition challenging legality of Jatiya Sangsad membership of Nizam Uddin Hazari, an Awami League leader in Feni.

August 24, 2016
August 24, 2016

Money laundering: Destiny MD, 50 others indicted

A Dhaka court frames charges against 51 people including Destiny Group Managing Director Rafiqul Amin in connection with two money laundering cases.

August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016

Verdict on Nizam Hazari’s JS membership deferred till Aug 23

The High Court verdict on a writ petition challenging legality of Jatiya Sangsad membership of Nizam Uddin Hazari, an Awami League leader of Feni, is deferred till August 23.

August 14, 2016
August 14, 2016

Explain ambiguity in Children Act over holding trial of adult accused: HC

The High Court seeks explanation from two ministries regarding ambiguity in Children Act, 2013 in holding trial of an adult accused in a case filed under this law.

August 3, 2016
August 3, 2016

Verdict on legality of Nizam Hazari’s JS membership Aug 17

The High Court fixes August 17 for delivering verdict on a writ petition challenging the legality of holding the post of lawmaker by Nizam Uddin Hazari, an Awami League leader in Feni.