Bangladesh High Court
Farmers Bank Scam: HC rejects bail of ex-audit chief
The High Court rejects a bail petition filed by Mahabubul Haque Chisty, former chairman of Farmers Bank Audit Committee, in a Tk 160-crore laundering case, blocking the way of his walk out of jail.
26 July 2018, 15:19 PM
AB Bank scam: HC adjourns hearing on legality of 2 ex-officials’ bail
The High Court adjourns till August 9 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 the Tk 165 crore money laundering case.
26 July 2018, 11:26 AM
Don’t arrest or harass BCC mayor candidate’s people without any specific allegations: HC
The High Court directs the law enforcers not to harass or arrest the activists, supporters and campaigners of any mayoral candidate of Barisal without any specific allegations till the election.
26 July 2018, 06:58 AM
New HC bench to deal with bail of 2 AB Bank officers
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain constitutes a larger High Court bench for disposing a suomoto rule that questions the bail granted to two former high officials of AB Bank in a money laundering case involving Tk 165 crore.
25 July 2018, 13:02 PM
HC clears way for holding Kurigram-3 by-polls
The High Court clears the way for the Election Commission to hold the by-election to Kurigram-3 constituency.
24 July 2018, 15:00 PM
HC directs pvt clinics, hospitals to display fees, charges at public places
The High Court directs the private clinics, hospitals, clinical laboratories and diagnostic centres to put in display their charges and fees fixed for medical tests at public places.
24 July 2018, 12:56 PM
HC verdict on ex-SC judge’s bail plea deferred again
The High Court once again defer the verdict on a bail petition filed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Md Joynul Abedin in connection with a notice issued in 2010 by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seeking his bank statements.
23 July 2018, 13:35 PM
HC orders not to record cases, make arrests under Section 16 (2)
The High Court directs the inspector general of police (IGP) to take necessary steps so that police do not record any case or arrest anybody under Section 16 (2) of the Special Powers Act.
23 July 2018, 11:33 AM
HC verdict on ex-SC judge's bail plea deferred till July 23
The High Court defers till July 23 the delivery of its verdict on a bail petition filed by former apex court judge Justice Md Joynul Abedin in connection with a notice issued by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in 2010 seeking his bank statements.
19 July 2018, 11:52 AM
HC directs jail authorities to submit health report of Hallmark Chairman Jasmine
The High Court directs the jail authorities to submit a report on the health condition of Hallmark Group Chairman Jasmine Islam to this court in two weeks.
17 July 2018, 13:43 PM
HC transfers Moudud’s graft trial proceedings to another court
The High Court transfers the trial proceedings of a corruption case against BNP leader Barrister Moudud Ahmed from the Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court of Dhaka to another court.
17 July 2018, 11:42 AM
HC seeks health secy’s statement over 20 peoples’ blindness following surgery
The High Court observes that the Ministry of Health cannot avoid the responsibility of any negligence of the Directorate of Drug Administration in examining drugs and medical instruments.
16 July 2018, 14:06 PM
HC questions legality of FF’s minimum age
The High Court questions the legality of the freedom fighters’ minimum age, 12 years and six months, fixed by the government earlier in January this year.
15 July 2018, 13:47 PM
Extradited man jailed in India won’t be released: HC
The High Court rejects a writ petition that sought its order on the government to release Badal Farazi, who was recently brought back to the country from India after he languished in jail there for 10 years in a murder case.
11 July 2018, 08:10 AM
HC to deliver verdict on plea seeking release of Badal Farazi
The High Court is to pass an order on a writ petition that sought its order on the government to release Badal Farazi who was recently brought back to the country from India after he languished in jail there for 10 years.
10 July 2018, 12:15 PM
Comilla arson case: HC adjourns hearing of Khaleda’s plea till July 15
The High Court adjourns till July 15 the hearing on a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking stay on the trial proceedings against her in an arson case filed in Comilla in 2015.
10 July 2018, 11:36 AM
Strike to defend doctor’s negligence unethical: HC
Observing strikes at hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres to justify medical negligence during treatment is unethical, the High Court observes today.
9 July 2018, 11:42 AM
HC orders testing of Ctg Wasa water
The High Court orders to examine the Wasa water of Chittagong for Hepatitis E virus in purview of jaundice outbreak at the port city.
8 July 2018, 14:04 PM
Writ seeks HC directive on blood test before marriage
A Supreme Court lawyer files a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to take necessary steps for blood test of the brides and bridegrooms before their marriages in order to examine if they are thalassaemia affected and drug addicted.
5 July 2018, 13:13 PM
Use handcuffs with caution, HC to police
The High Court directs the police to remain cautious so that they do not misuse the handcuff for detained people.
3 July 2018, 15:19 PM