Law-&-Order
HC seeks report on fire extinguishing system in Dhaka high-rises
Dhaka, Apr 1 (UNB) – The High Court on Monday sought a joint report on fire extinguishing measures as per the Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Rules 2003, and National Building Code-2012 in the capital’s high-rise buildings.
Why ads by govt officials greeting ministers not illegal: HC
Dhaka, Apr 1 (UNB) – The High Court on Monday ordered concerned authorities to explain why the practice of government officials greeting ministers through media advertisements should not be declared illegal.
SC stays Khaleda’s bail in Cumilla arson case
Dhaka, Mar 31 (UNB) – The Appellate Division on Sunday stayed the High Court order that had granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a case filed over the deaths of eight people in an arson attack in Cumilla in 2015.
Appellate Division orders Green Line Paribahan to pay Russel Tk50 lakh
Dhaka, Mar 31 (UNB)— The Appellate Division on Sunday upheld a High Court Division order asking Green Line Paribahan to pay Tk 50 lakh to accident victim Russel Sarkar.
Five Netrakona men to die for war crimes
Dhaka, Mar 28 (UNB) – The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday sentenced five war criminals of Netrakona, including Sheikh Abdul Mazid alias Mazid Maulana, to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
High Court seeks detailed reports on unfit vehicles
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – The High Court on Wednesday asked the concerned authorities to submit a detailed report within April 30 on unfit vehicles plying on the roads across the country and drivers without a valid license.
Verdict against 5 Netrakona ‘razakars’ Thursday
Dhaka, Mar 27 (UNB) – The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver verdict on Thursday against five men accused of committing crimes against humanity in Netrokona during the Liberation War.
Probe into case against Shahidul to remain halted
Dhaka, Mar 25 (UNB) – The Appellate Division on Monday upheld a High Court order that had stayed the investigation into the case filed against renowned photographer Shahidul Alam under the ICT Act.
AL leader sues 6 cops, 3 others in Chattogram on extortion charge
Chattogram, Mar 25 (UNB) – A case was filed on Monday against nine people, including the officer-in-charge of Panchlaish Police Station and five other policemen, for allegedly extorting Tk 15 lakh threatening the victim to put on crossfire.
SC stays HC bail to ex-MP Rana till March 31
Dhaka, Mar 25 (UNB) – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday stayed till March 31 the High Court order that had granted bail to former Awami League MP from Tangail-3 (Ghatail) Amanur Rahman Khan Rana in a case filed over the killing of freedom fighter and AL leader Faruk Ahmed.