In his written complaint against prosecutors Ghazi Monawar Hossain Tamim and Mizanul Islam, Samrat Robayat said, “We have learned that in exchange for large sums of money, Tamim and Mizan have sworn to protect Faraz and Fazle Karim at any cost. Such disgraceful episodes are destroying the credibility of the tribunal.” Denying the allegation, prosecutor […]
The complaint further alleged that when the complainant was in the New Market area on August 4, armed activists of the Awami League attacked the students and opened fire. As the students attempted to hide in nearby streets, the journalists reportedly attacked them and handed them over to Awami League leaders. The complaint also alleged […]
About a month and a half ago, the then Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) Mohammed Tajul Islam had requested the removal of Prosecutor BM Sultan Mahmood on various charges including breach of trust, breach of discipline and code of conduct, assault on a security guard and ill-treatment of his wife. On January […]
A Dhaka court in its third order ordered the relevant authorities to confiscate eight more flats and 25 acres of land registered in the name of former police chief Benazir Ahmed, his wife and daughters. The court also ordered the confiscation of his shares in private company Citizen Television and apparel company Tiger Craft Apparels […]
A total of 176 employees of Grameen Telecom filed over 100 cases for their dividends and took the matter to the High Court. Grameen Telecom later negotiated with them. According to Dr. Yunus' lawyers, the Grameen Telecom employees withdrew the case in May 2022 after receiving payment as per the settlement. Later, ACC filed a […]
Speaking to Prothom Alo, PP Mahmud Hossain said the ACC has appealed to the court today, Thursday, to appoint administrators to look after the confiscated immovable properties of Benazir Ahmed and his wife and children. After hearing, the court accepted the appeal of ACC. The court also issued an order to provide information about the […]
Dr Muhammad Yunus, 84, had earlier expressed his helplessness in having to face various problems, including litigation, at this stage of his life. He said he sees the iron cage of the accused as a symbol. Dr Yunus said that he is actually living a “cursed life”, adding, “I have nothing to do here. It […]
The ACC told the court that it is currently investigating Uttam Kumar, posted in RAB-2, who is accused of amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Uttam Kumar did not appear despite being summoned by the ACC. Moreover, he was served a notice to submit details of his assets, but later he withdrew […]
Apart from land and flats, the ACC found that Benazir Ahmed's wife and children owned shares in 19 establishments and three BO (beneficial owner account for share market business) accounts and savings certificates worth Tk 3 million. Following the ACC's appeal, Dhaka Senior Special Metropolitan Judge Aish Shams Jaglul Hossain on Sunday ordered the confiscation […]
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the police produced Jihad Havildar, a butcher by profession, in the court in the afternoon. CID members arrested Jihad Havildar from Mumbai. Earlier, the CID informed the media about the arrest of Jihad Havildar. According to the CID, 24-year-old Jihad is an illegal immigrant from Dighalia, Khulna, Bangladesh. Meanwhile, […]
Ishraq's lawyer Tauhidul Islam confirmed the news to Prothom Alo. Ishraq Hussain surrendered in court and appealed for bail in 12 cases, including the Paltan police station case, lawyer Tauhidul Islam told Prothom Alo. The court rejected his bail plea in the Paltan police station case and ordered him to be sent to jail. In […]
UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, said on Wednesday that 600,000 people had fled Rafah since the military operation intensified. “As the primary humanitarian hub for humanitarian assistance into Gaza, if Rafah falls, so does Gaza,” South Africa said in a submission to the court. “Blocking humanitarian aid can be seen as nothing […]