Bangladesh High Court

‘Explain why Khaleda shouldn’t be granted bail in Cumilla arson case’

The High Court issues a notice asking the government to explain why BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia should not be granted bail in an arson case filed in Cumilla.
24 October 2018

ACC can probe diplomatic bonded warehouses

After six years of legal battle, the High Court has finally cleared the way for the Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the operations of National Warehouse and even sue the company for any illegal imports or sales of liquor.
11 October 2018

Writ on 'False' Cases: HC issues split order

A two-judge High Court bench yesterday delivered a split order in a writ petition submitted over “fictitious” cases filed against activists of the BNP and other political parties.
9 October 2018

HC order on writ petition today

The High Court will deliver an order today on a writ petition seeking directive on government to form a high-powered body to probe the
8 October 2018

Freedom forever

On Sunday afternoon, Khulna jail received the copy of a High Court order that one Obaid Ali be released from death row because the court had found him innocent.
8 October 2018

Why Shahidul shouldn't be granted bail

The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the government to explain in a week why noted photographer Shahidul Alam should not be granted bail in a case filed against him under section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
7 October 2018

Send Khaleda to BSMMU now: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the government to immediately admit BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for treatment.
4 October 2018

HC orders probe on BB publication

The High Court yesterday directed the finance secretary to immediately form a probe committee to find out the people responsible for distorting history in a book titled “Bangladesh Bank-er Itihas (History of Bangladesh Bank)”.
2 October 2018

Moudud, Sanaullah get anticipatory bail

BNP leaders Barrister Moudud Ahmed and Advocate Sanaullah Miah secure anticipatory bail from the High Court in two separate cases.
2 October 2018

SC reopens today after vacation

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has reconstituted five High Court benches, as both the Appellate and High Court divisions of the Supreme Court will reopen today after a 47-day annual vacation.
30 September 2018

Shahidul's bail hearing likely today: DAG

The High Court (HC) may hold hearing on acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam's bail petition today, Deputy Attorney General (DAG)
24 September 2018

Shahidul's bail hearing unlikely today

The bail petition of internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam has been included in today's High Court cause list.
23 September 2018

‘Cops, judges must together ensure justice’

Police and judiciary must work together to ensure justice to the people, High Court judge Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has says.
23 September 2018

Writ petition seeks probe into cases against BNP activists

Three pro-BNP lawyers yesterday filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to form a high-powered commission to probe into the authenticity of the cases against the leaders and activists of BNP and other political parties.
23 September 2018

Attacking Police Van: BNP joint secy-general Sohel on 5-day remand

A Dhaka court yesterday placed BNP Joint Secretary General Habibun Nabi Khan Sohel on a five-day remand, in connection with a case filed over attacking a prison van near High Court area and snatching detainees in January this year.
19 September 2018

Free Shahidul immediately

Renowned photographer Shahidul Alam again filed a petition with the High Court yesterday seeking bail in a case filed for “spreading propaganda and false information against the government”.
18 September 2018

Plea seeks injunction on general election schedule till disposal of rule

A petition is moved before the High Court seeking its directive on the Election Commission and the government not to publish any schedule for holding next parliamentary election until disposal of a pending rule.
18 September 2018

6 pro-BNP lawyers get anticipatory bail

The High Court yesterday granted anticipatory bail to six pro-BNP lawyers including BNP Vice-Chairman Advocate Khandker Mahbub Hossain in 11 separate criminal cases.
17 September 2018

Ducsu Polls: HC refuses to hear contempt petition

The High Court refused to continue the hearing on a contempt petition, filed against DU authorities regarding Ducsu election, following an argument between the lawyers in the court yesterday.
17 September 2018

Two businessmen get 15 years' jail

A Dhaka court yesterday sentenced two businessmen to 15 years' imprisonment in a case filed over embezzlement of over Tk 17.38 crore by opening a fake enterprise.
17 September 2018