High Court

Syria-linked jihadist denied bail

The High Court rejects bail petition of a UK citizen of Bangladeshi origin, who came here for recruiting jihadists for the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, in a case filed for conspiring to establish an IS group in Bangladesh.
23 July 2015, 07:51 AM

Surrender before lower court, SC tells Tangail MP

The Supreme Court has stayed a portion of a High Court verdict and ordered Tangail-3 lawmaker Amanur Rahman Khan Rana and his brother Shahidur Rahman Khan to surrender in Faruk Ahmed murder case.
21 July 2015, 10:10 AM

Writ seeks ‘neutral lab test’ of wheat

A Dhaka Judges Court lawyer files a writ petition with the Supreme Court today seeking its directives upon the government to examine the wheat imported from Brazil at a “neutral laboratory” by collecting its sample through a committee formed by the apex court.
14 July 2015, 07:35 AM

Anwar, Tariqul, Mintoo, Aman get bail in 56 cases

The High Court grants anticipatory bail to BNP leaders MK Anwar, Tariqul Islam, Abdul Awal Mintoo and Amanullah Aman in 56 separate arson and vandalism cases.
9 July 2015, 11:48 AM

SC stays HC order on taking back imported wheat

The Supreme Court stays the High Court verdict that directed the government to take back the wheat imported from Brazil from a department or organisation if they want to return the grain.
9 July 2015, 10:09 AM

Take back Brazilian wheat if returned, HC tells govt

The High Court orders the government to take back wheat imported from Brazil if any department or organisation wants to return as criticism continues over its quality.
8 July 2015, 09:06 AM

SC to pass Fakhrul’s bail order after getting medical report

BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul did not get bail from the Supreme Court today as it did not pass order on the government’s petitions that challenged the High Court order that granted the leader bail in three cases.
8 July 2015, 08:02 AM

DU admission seekers can’t sit for test 2nd time: HC

The High Court upholds Dhaka University’s decision that had barred admission seekers from sitting for test for the second time.
8 July 2015, 06:15 AM

Wheat imported from Brazil edible: Official

The wheat imported from Brazil is fit for human consumption, the director general of the Directorate General of Food tells the High Court after submitting a report before it.
5 July 2015, 08:09 AM

Form medical board for Fakhrul, SC asks BSMMU

The Supreme Court asks the authorities of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University to form a three-member medical board for examining the heath of BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
5 July 2015, 07:38 AM

SC bail for Goyeshwar, no bar to release

Supreme Cour upholds a High Court bail for BNP leader Goyeshwar Chandra Roy and paves way for his release from jail.
2 July 2015, 07:25 AM

Order on Fakhrul’s bail Jul 5

The Supreme Court fixes July 5 for passing orders on three government petitions against the High Court order that granted bail to BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three cases.
2 July 2015, 05:28 AM

Act on house rent complaints, HC tells cops

High Court orders police to take steps regarding house rent-related complaints in all the cities including capital Dhaka.
1 July 2015, 07:48 AM

Report on edible status of Brazil wheat: HC

High Court asks the government to report in three days whether the wheat imported from Brazil is fit for consumption.
30 June 2015, 09:18 AM

Maya served legal notice

Relief and Disaster Management Minister Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya has been served a notice over his legitimacy as lawmaker and minister after Supreme Court annulled his acquittal in a graft case.
30 June 2015, 06:29 AM

Writ challenges wheat imported from Brazil

Writ filed with the High Court challenges legality of import and distribution of “substandard” wheat from Brazil worth Tk 400 crore.
29 June 2015, 08:13 AM

HC clears way for Khaleda’s graft trial

The High Court clears way for the lower court to continue the trial proceedings of Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
29 June 2015, 08:07 AM

HC moves to protect Lalbagh Fort

High Court directs authorities concerned to stop construction of structures around the national heritage Lalbagh Fort within 24 hours.
28 June 2015, 06:14 AM

SC upholds Fakhrul’s bail order

Supreme Court upholds the High Court order that had granted bail to BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in three vandalism and arson cases.
28 June 2015, 04:14 AM

Khaleda graft case: Order on IO statement June 29

The High Court fixes June 29 for passing order on a petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking its directives upon the lower court for expunging the deposition of the investigation officer in Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case against her.
25 June 2015, 08:02 AM