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 upholds BGMEA building demolition order
Supreme Court upholds High Court ruling that ordered demolition of BGMEA building in Hatirjheel area of Dhaka.
MPs can't be at helm without election: HC
From now on, no lawmaker can become chairman of the governing body of any private school and college without elections.
HC bars MPs from heading school committees
High Court declares illegal the rules that allow lawmakers to hold the chairman posts in governing bodies of non-government schools and colleges.
HC asks govt to admit Manna to Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital
The High Court directs the prison authorities to admit Nagorik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna to Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital in Dhaka immediately for his treatment.
Why strikes at hospitals should not be stopped
In the wake of frequent strikes by doctors, interns and nurses at hospitals, the High Court yesterday issued a rule upon the authorities concerned to explain in two weeks why they should not be directed to stop such work stoppages that cause suffering to patients.
HC asks Sir John Wilson School to stop charging additional fee
The High Court directs the principal of Sir John Wilson School located in Satarkul area of Dhaka to refrain from charging additional fees from students for the current year.
Why strikes at hospitals won’t be stopped: HC
The High Court issues a rule upon the authorities concerned to explain in two weeks as to why they should not be directed to stop strikes enforced by doctors and nurses of hospitals.
‘Steps on Sec 54 amendment after release of full verdict’
After receiving the full text of the Supreme Court verdict, the government will take steps for amending the Section 54 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1898 under which police arrest a person on suspicion.
Justice stumbles at every step
The government must pay Tk 50 lakh in compensation to a man for his wrongful conviction in a rape case 12 years ago, the High Court ruled yesterday. Abdul Jalil of Char Fashion in Bhola was only 15 when the rape incident took place in 2001.
Full text of Barapukuria graft verdict released
The High Court has released its full judgement that cleared the way for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s trial in Barapukuria coalmine corruption case.