Bangladesh High Court
Shut down 14 hospitals in Mohammadpur, HC orders govt
The High Court directs the government to immediately shut down 14 hospitals in Dhaka's Mohammadpur as they have no valid license.
11 September 2018, 08:15 AM
HC bench refuses to hear Amir Khasru’s plea challenging ACC notices
A High Court bench refuses to hear a writ petition filed by BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury challenging the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) notices that asked him to appear before it for interrogation over graft allegations.
5 September 2018, 07:44 AM
Shahidul's Bail Hearing: HC bench feels 'embarrassed'
A High Court bench yesterday felt “embarrassed” to hear the bail petition of noted photographer Shahidul Alam in a case filed for “spreading propaganda and false information against the government”.
4 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Shahidul files petition for HC bail
Internationally-acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam on Tuesday filed a bail petition with the High Court in a case against him under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
29 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Retake Janata Bank recruitment test: HC
The High Court cancels the written examination, held on April 21 last year, for the recruitment of executive officer of Janata Bank for question paper leak.
16 August 2018, 07:36 AM
23 HC benches to operate during court vacation
Chief Justice (CJ) Syed Mahmud Hossain has constituted 23 High Court (HC) benches with its 36 judges for disposing of cases during the ongoing annual vacation.
15 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Hall-Mark chairman denied bail
Hall-Mark Group Chairman Jasmine Islam was denied bail by the High Court yesterday.
14 August 2018, 18:00 PM
HC verdict on Maya’s graft Oct 7
The High Court has fixed October 7 for delivering judgement on the appeal filed by Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya against his conviction and sentencing in a graft case.
14 August 2018, 08:32 AM
Why no compensation over Raifa’s death: HC
The High Court issues a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain in four weeks why they should not be directed to give appropriate compensation to the family of Rafida Khan Raifa, the two-year-old girl who died at Max Hospital in Chittagong due to doctors' negligence during her treatment on June 2.
14 August 2018, 07:47 AM
Fresh check-up on Shahidul Alam ordered
The High Court yesterday directed the home secretary to make arrangements for examining whether noted photographer Shahidul Alam was tortured in custody.
9 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Khaleda seeks HC bail in Narail defamation case
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia files a petition with the High Court seeking bail in a defamation case filed against her in Narail for making derogatory remarks on martyrs of the Liberation War and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
9 August 2018, 14:48 PM
AB Bank scam: HC adjourns hearing on 2 ex-officials’ bail till Oct 11
The High Court adjourns till October 11 the hearing on a suo moto (voluntary) rule that questioned the legality of the bail granted to two former officials of AB Bank in connection with a money laundering case involving Tk 165 crore.
9 August 2018, 14:26 PM
Examine whether Shahidul Alam was tortured, HC to govt
The High Court directs the home secretary to make arrangements for examining whether noted photographer Shahidul Alam was mentally tortured after he was detained.
9 August 2018, 11:10 AM
Appointment of NSTU VC legal: HC
The High Court (HC) yesterday declared the appointment of Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) Vice Chancellor Prof M Wahiduzzaman legal by rejecting a writ petition challenging the legality of the appointment.
8 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Ensure emergency service for road crash victims: HC
The High Court directs the government to ensure emergency medical services to road accident victims at all medical centres across the country.
8 August 2018, 09:37 AM
11 govt officials face contempt rule
The High Court issues a contempt of court rule against 11 government officials including the Liberation War Affairs secretary and director general of Jatiya Muktijoddha Council for omitting names of 135 members of special guerrilla force from the list of freedom fighters.
7 August 2018, 13:35 PM
Home secy, IGP, BRTA chief face contempt rule
The High Court issues a contempt of court rule against the home secretary, inspector general of police (IGP) and chairman of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) on charge of not implementing its order over installing speed governor seals in all motor vehicles.
7 August 2018, 13:28 PM
Khaleda denied bail in Comilla murder case
The High Court rejects a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a murder case lodged in Comilla in 2015.
6 August 2018, 13:41 PM
HC grants 6-month bail to Khaleda in Comilla arson case
The High Court grants bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for six months in an arson case filed under the Special Powers Act 1974 in Comilla in 2015.
6 August 2018, 06:14 AM
Form committee to survey vehicle fitness
The High Court yesterday directed the government to constitute a national independent inquiry committee, including at least 15 experts, to conduct a survey on the fitness of public motor vehicles in order to avoid road accidents across the country.
31 July 2018, 18:00 PM