Judiciary
Enforcing economic and social rights through constitutional interpretation
The judiciary has a critical role in interpreting the economic and social rights as essential to achieving the preamble’s broad aims.
Set up separate secretariat for judiciary
The Supreme Court has proposed establishing a separate secretariat for the judiciary to make it truly independent and effectively separate it from the executive branch.
Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change
Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
The cost of a complaint
When a complaint of sexual violence comes as a formal allegation, how we hear the stories in those complaints matters.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our new CJ Obaidul Hassan's call to fight graft is urgent, crucial and enthusing
We congratulate the chief justice for his forthright identification of one of the main issues of concern for Bangladesh’s future: corruption.
Indian Supreme Court's Handbook / A glimmer of hope for gender justice
Throughout this booklet, which is primarily meant to be read by lawyers and judges, India's apex court has provided an exhaustive list of stereotype-promoting language that should be replaced by alternative language.
Italian prosecutors probe AC Milan's 1.2 bln euro sale
Milan prosecutors are looking into last year's 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) sale of AC Milan to U.S. private equity fund RedBird Capital from U.S. fund Elliott, a judicial source said on Thursday.
CJ visits Dhakeshwari Temple to offer prayers
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, who is now on a month’s leave on health grounds, visits Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka to offer prayers on the occasion of Laxmi Puja.
Judiciary is keeping patience: CJ
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, while hearing the Masdar Hossain case today, said the judiciary is keeping enough patience.
Every man's mask is also his face
The chief justice of Bangladesh has recently assured us that the judiciary, like any other public institution, could be fairly criticised.
Judiciary can be criticised: CJ
The judiciary can be subjected to fair criticism, if and when occasion demands, Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha says.
Khaleda accuses govt of ‘politicising judiciary’
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia accused the government of “politicising the judiciary” and all other institutions.
Bar council against more power to mobile courts
Fearing misuse of power, country’s ace lawyer regulating body Bangladesh Bar Council urges government not to extend power of mobile courts.
Pakistan suspends military court death sentences
Pakistan's Supreme Court suspends death sentences passed by controversial new military tribunals, until it rules on the legality of the sentences.