HC
Writ seeks reopening of all educational institutions
A writ was filed with the High Court (HC) on Thursday, seeking directives to reopen all the educational institutions across the country.
High Court: Why recording biometric data should not be mandatory for birth registrations
The High Court on Thursday issued a rule asking why recording biometric data – fingerprints and iris scans – should not be made mandatory for birth registrations.
Writ filed with High Court seeking reserved compartment for women in trains
A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Thursday seeking an exclusive compartment for female passengers in the trains.
Writ filed for treating sexual violence against men, boys as rape
A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Thursday seeking amendment in the law to include sexual violence against men as a criminal offence.
2015 Eskaton double murder: Former AL MP’s son Rony denied bail
Former Awami League MP Pinu Khan’s son Bakhtiar Alam Rony – sentenced to life imprisonment for a double murder in Eskaton – was refused bail on Wednesday.
Arson attack on buses: 178 BNP men get anticipatory bail
The High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to 178 leaders and activists of BNP in connection with the cases over the arson attacks on buses including two government staff buses and a BRTC double-decker bus in different parts of the city.
Students aged under 11 can apply for admission at sixth grade: HC
The High Court Tuesday stayed a government circular that had restricted students aged under 11 from applying for admission to sixth grade in public high schools.
Covid certificate scam: Dr Sabrina denied bail
The High Court has denied bail to JKG Healthcare Chairperson Dr Sabrina Sharmin Hussain in a case filed over issuing fake Covid-19 test reports and related fraud.
Legal notice served for ensuring adequate equipment at public hospitals
A legal notice has been served to the government seeking measures to ensure supply of proper medical equipment at the public hospitals across the country.
Govt can’t recommend withdrawal of graft cases: HC
The High Court delivered a judgment stating that the government cannot withdraw or recommend withdrawal of any corruption case moved by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).