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 […]
According to the Speedy Trial Act, a report or complaint under Section 9(2) shall be filed within seven working days of the commission of the offence. And, the court shall complete the hearing within 60 working days (subject to the provision of section 11) of the submission of the report or complaint. There are two […]
The Election Commission (EC) has decided to deploy the army for 13 days before and after the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections. Members of the armed forces will be deployed in all 300 constituencies in the country from December 29 to January 10. Under ‘In Aid to Civil Power’, the army will be deployed to help […]
Addressing a special roll call meeting at the Public Order Management (POM) police line in Mirpur in the city, Habibur Rehman said the police is ready to face any challenge in the coming days. “We are a disciplined force. We want to maintain discipline in our work. We are in police service to do good […]
President Mohammad Shahabuddin today administered the oath of office to Obaidul Hasan as the 24th Chief Justice of Bangladesh. The head of state took the oath at 11:00 am in a brief ceremony at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Mehboob Hussain conducted the swearing-in ceremony. Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, […]
The seminar began with opening remarks by Arafat Hossein Khan, Chair, Department of Law, North South University. He remarked that though we see women’s participation in every field, it took 30 years to have a woman judge in the Appellate Division. He expressed hope to the audience at that time that they would get valuable […]
According to Rohingya leaders and police, at least 40 Rohingya have been killed in several incidents of clashes and shootings over the past five months. Among the dead were 15 Rohingya leaders (Majhi), 10 ARSA members and one volunteer. The rest of the dead were Rohingya people. Police say that finally a Rohingya leader named […]
“There are allegations about several NGOs doing terror funding… this will be probed,” he said. Referring to cyber crime, the minister said that law enforcement agencies are trying and have sent letters to various social networking sites including Facebook, YouTube but no response has been received so far. He also demanded setting up of an […]
The court said that you did not even present any affidavit. To this Mumtazuddin Fakir replied, ‘No’. Addressing the lawyers, the court said, “The issues of consideration are increasing with each passing day. You are wasting time. You will have to face the consequences. We will not give time. Whether you want to or not, […]
Article 19, a UK-based international human rights organization, lauded the submission of the final report by the police in the case against journalist Rosina Islam. The organization hopes that Rosina Islam will get justice from the court. On 17 May 2021, while on professional duty, journalist Rozina Islam was detained at the Ministry of Health, […]
On the spread of drugs in the country, the President called upon people from all classes and professions to form a social movement against drugs. “Bangladesh police should be more proactive in suppressing juvenile delinquency. I request the parents, guardians and families to play a responsible role in this regard also. Police has to acquire […]
BERC fixes power and fuel prices after a period of 90 days under the current law. The cabinet approved the proposed amendment so that the government can also change the price in special circumstances. The argument argued that in view of the present world circumstances, it is necessary to adjust the price of electricity, gas […]