The High Court issues a contempt of court rule against five government high officials including the Liberation War Affairs secretary for not complying with its directive over paying the monthly allowances to 13 freedom fighters.

Five lawyers offer unconditional apology to the High Court for obstructing the court proceedings, shouting in the courtroom and assaulting a bench officer on June 19.

The High Court issues a contempt of court rule against 14 government high officials including four secretaries for their failure in complying with its 2015 order over protecting a canal from encroachment in Bhola.

Food Minister Qamrul Islam and Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq should resign for moral reason as they were found guilty of contempt of court, Supreme Court Bar Association president says.

The apex court fixes August 13 for delivering verdict on a contempt of court rule against The Daily Janakantha editor and its executive editor.