The High Court (HC) on Wednesday issued a rule seeking explanation why the stand release of Pirojpur district judge should not be declared illegal.

A day after his bail in corruption cases, former Awami League MP from Pirojpur-1 constituency AKM Awal on Wednesday brought corruption allegations against Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tributes to former Awami League MP advocate Fazilatun Nasa Bappy by placing a wreath on her coffin at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban here on Thursday.

Advocate Fazilatun Nasa Bappy, a former Awami League (AL) reserved seat MP, passed away at a hospital in the city on Thursday morning.