Law-&-Order
Faridpur MP Nixon gets anticipatory bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted an eight-week anticipatory bail to Faridpur-4 MP Mujibur Rahman Nixon Chowdhury in a case filed by the Election Commission (EC).
Court sets Nov 30 for framing charges against Samrat in arms, drug cases
A Dhaka court on Tuesday fixed November 30 for framing charges against expelled Jubo League leader and casino kingpin Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat in two cases filed under the Arms Act and the Narcotics Control Act.
Writ petition for branding arbitration in rape cases criminal offence
A writ petition was filed with the High Court seeking its directives to declare the village arbitration for rape incidents as a criminal offence.
Finish RNPP housing graft probe in 6 months: HC
The High Court on Monday ordered the authorities concerned to complete investigations into three graft cases filed over the purchase of furniture and other household items for Green City housing project under the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) Project.
Why journalist Kajol should not be granted bail, HC asks
The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain why photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol should not be granted bail in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).
In quickest verdict, Bagerhat rapist gets life term
In the quickest trial in the country, a Bagerhat court on Monday sentenced a man to life imprisonment in a child rape case within seven working days after framing of charges.
HC turns down writ challenging reappointment of Wasa MD
The High Court on Sunday rejected a writ petition challenging the legality of the process for reappointing Taqsem A Khan to the post of managing director (MD) of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa).
Satkhira 4-murder: Deceased’s younger brother put on 5-day remand
A Satkhira court on Sunday placed Raihanul, the younger brother of Shahinur Rahman who was killed with his wife and two children in Khalsi village of Kolaroa upazila, on a five-day remand.
5 to die in Tangail gang-rape case
A Tangail court on Thursday sentenced five people to death in a case filed over violating a 9th grader in Madhupur.
2 get life term in Tangail rape cases
Tangail court on Wednesday convicted two men and sentenced them to life term imprisonment in two separate rape cases.