Law-&-Order
Writ filed to bring back laundered money from foreign banks
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court (HC) seeking measures to bring back laundered money from different foreign banks, including the Swiss Bank Corporation.
HC directs closure of all illegal brick kilns in Ctg by Feb 18
The High Court (HC) on Sunday directed the authority concerned to shut down all illegal brick kilns that do not have license within February 18.
BNP: Govt’s graft got 'global recognition' thru’ Papul’s conviction
BNP on Friday alleged the current government’ corruption has got international recognition through the sentencing of Bangladeshi MP Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul by a Kuwaiti court in a bribery case.
Assault on Navy officer: High Court denies bail to Irfan Selim
The High Court on Wednesday refused bail to Irfan Selim, son of Awami League leader Haji Selim, in a case filed over assaulting a Navy officer in October last year.
16 years of SAMS Kibria killing: Justice eludes family
The investigation into the killing of veteran Awami League leader and former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria is yet to make significant progress.
Farmers Bank Scam: HC upholds bail of Rashedul
The High Court (HC) on Tuesday upheld the bail of Rashedul Haque Chisty, the son of former chairman of Farmers Bank audit committee Mahbubul Haque Chisty, in a money laundering case.
Anushka murder after rape: Court seeks probe report by Feb 11
A Dhaka court on Tuesday asked the investigation team to submit its probe report on the case filed over the rape and murder of an O Level student in Kalabagan area of the city, by February 11.
PK Halder swindle: ACC files 5 cases against 33
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed five cases against the same number of organisations’ 33 individuals, including Proshanta Kumar Halder, for ripping off Tk351 crore of International Leasing and Financial Services (ILFS).
HC clears way for suspended DIG Partha’s trial
The High Court (HC) on Monday cleared the way for the subordinate court to hold the trial proceedings against Partha Gopal Banik, the suspended deputy inspector general (prisons) of Sylhet division, in a money laundering case.
Bill governing business of travel agencies passed in JS
The Bangladesh Travel Agency (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed in Parliament on Monday keeping a provision of maximum six months’ imprisonment or Tk 5 lakh fine or both in the case of violation of any provision under the proposed law.
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Mahbub Ali moved the Bill and it was passed by voice vote.