Tag: High Court
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Pilkhana massacre: Verdict awaited for 200 accused in brutal BDR headquarters murder
The state submitted the accused's appeal to the Chamber Court of the Appellate Division in May. Continuing this, the case was kept in the Chamber Court on 12 November. That day, the Chamber Court referred the case to the regular bench of the Appellate Division. The accused's appeal was later included in the cause list…
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Pori Moni's appeal seeking quashing of drug case disposed of
If the ruling is not settled within the stipulated time, the case proceedings will continue in the trial court, the Appellate Division noted. The order was passed after disposing of the high court's application for leave to appeal against the order. Then the hearing took place on the rules of the High Court. Following the…
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High Court directs ACC to investigate allegations against former MP Parveen Haq Sikdar
Later, speaking to Prothom Alo, Mohammed Saeed Ahmed said that despite being a US citizen, Parveen Haq Sikdar fraudulently retained the MP post by hiding information from the state. According to the Constitution this is a crime. This is also a criminal offence. Despite being disqualified, he enjoyed facilities like duty-free cars, honorarium etc. as…
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High Court directs submission of list of registrable Geographical Indication (GI) products by March 19
The high court, with a bench comprising Justice Muhammad Khurshid Alam Sarkar and Justice Sardar Rashed Jahangir, issued a direction during the preliminary hearing of a writ today. The directive orders submission of a list of Geographical Indication (GI) products eligible for national and international registration along with already registered products to the court. The…
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BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas arrested in 9 cases, court hearing scheduled for afternoon
A Dhaka court on Thursday accepted the appeal of a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member to be shown arrested in nine separate cases filed at Paltan and Ramna police stations in the capital. The Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court allowed the appeal, his lawyer Syed Zainul Abedin told Prothom Alo.
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High Court raises concerns over use of bar shackles: A possible sign of ‘uncivilized’ behavior
After the completion of the funeral procession, he was sent back to Patuakhali District Jail.Speaking to Prothom Alo, Qaiser Kamal said a writ petition will be filed over the incident that took place in Patuakhali this week. Notably, Naheed Sultana, wife of Mohammed Amiur Rahman, leader of the Jubo party in Jashore, filed a writ…
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HC orders investigation into Ayaan’s death
HC orders investigation into Ayaan’s death
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High Court imposes injunction on Savar housing projects for Bamni canal violation
The High Court has imposed a prohibition on all development activities, including filling of soil in Bamni canal by three housing projects in Savar, Dhaka. The HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice MD Attabullah issued the direction after hearing a writ. The three housing companies are Zam Zam Noor City, SA Housing…
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Mirza Fakhrul denied bail in 9 cases: Latest updates on BNP general secretary’s legal battle
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was denied bail in the case registered against him for vandalizing the residence of the Chief Justice. The High Court rejected the decision given on his bail in this case. The High Court bench of Justice Mohammad Selim and Justice Shahid Nooruddin gave the verdict…
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HC orders disposal of Mirza Fakhrul’s bail plea in 9 cases
The High Court has directed the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) of Dhaka to accept bail pleas in nine separate cases filed against BNP General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Ramna and Paltan police stations in the capital in connection with the BNP rally. 28th October and dispose of those cases. The high court bench…
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High Court will hear the bail of Mirza Fakhrul on January 3.
On 14 December, Mirza Fakhrul’s lawyers presented the ruling before the court and requested a hearing date. The court then scheduled the hearing for Sunday, December 17. During the hearing, Zainul Abedin and Sagir Hussain Leone argued on behalf of the BNP leader, while Deputy Attorney General BM Abdur Rafael represented the state.
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High Court rejects writ seeking postponement of 12th parliamentary election schedule
The High Court has outrightly rejected a writ petition seeking postponement of the election schedule announced for the 12th parliamentary elections. A high court bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice MD Attabullah passed the order on Monday. On 15 November, the Chief Election Commissioner announced the election schedule, setting 7 January 2024 as…
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16th Amendment review hearing adjourned till January 18: Appellate Division postpones review of decision
In January 2017, the state appealed against this decision of the High Court. On July 3 the same year, a seven-member full bench of the Appellate Division, headed by the then Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha (SK Sinha), unanimously dismissed the appeal. The full decision of the Appellate Division was published on August 1, 2017.…
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High Court issues rule on bail of Mirza Fakhrul in Chief Justice attack case
The High Court on Thursday issued a ruling asking why Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir would not be granted bail in the case filed over the attack on the Chief Justice’s residence. * more to follow …
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Mirza Fakhrul’s bail hearing in the case of attack on Chief Justice’s residence will be held on Thursday.
Mirza Fakhrul filed a bail petition in the High Court on Sunday. The petition was placed at serial number 792 of the cause list of the high court and senior advocate Zainul Abedin along with advocate Sagir Hussain raised the issue in the court. Sagir Hussain Leone informed Prothom Alo that after the presentation of…