Bangladesh High Court

Writ petition seeks HC directive for action against 3 hospitals

A writ petition was filed with the High Court today seeking necessary action against three private hospitals for refusing to provide treatment to a patient and for charging extra from another patient.
Grameenphone files writ petition with HC challenging BTRC restrictions

Grameenphone has filed a writ petition with the High Court, challenging legality of BTRC’s decision that imposed two new restrictions on the country’s leading mobile operator.
Executive magistrates cannot hold trial of children: HC

The High Court, in a full judgement, has observed that the mobile court law has not empowered executive magistrates to conduct trial of children.
United Hospital fire: HC defers order on writ petition against responsible persons

The High Court has deferred to June 29 the delivery of its order on a writ petition filed seeking action against those responsible for the deadly fire at the isolation unit in United Hospital, where five people were killed on May 27.
HC issues injunction on Wasa’s move for 25pc water price hike

The High Court has issued injunction till August 10 on Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority's (Wasa) decision of hiking water price by 25 percent from April 1 this year.
Water tariff hike: HC to deliver order on writ petition on June 22

The High Court has fixed June 22 for delivering its order on a writ petition filed challenging the decision of Dhaka Wasa to hike the price of water by 25 percent from April 1 this year.
HC refuses to intervene regarding Covid-19 situation in jails

The High Court has refused to pass any order on a writ petition that sought its directives on the government to take necessary steps to protect prisoners in jails and prison staff from Covid-19.
HC order on writ petition filed for ensuring treatment for all tomorrow

The High Court will deliver its order tomorrow on a writ petition filed seeking its directives on the government to ensure that no government or private hospital refuses treatment to any patient -- infected with Covid-19 or not -- across the country.
Continue selling commodities through TCB at upazila level: HC to govt

The High Court has directed the government to continue selling essential commodities through Trading Corporation Bangladesh to people at upazila level, beyond the city corporations and municipality areas, until the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Farmers Bank scam: HC denies bail to Sohel Rana

The High Court today refused to grant bail to Sohel Rana, suspended manager of Farmers Bank's Tangail branch, in a case filed on charges of misappropriating and laundering Tk 9.28 crore from the bank.
Suspended DIG prisons Bazlur Rashid denied bail

The High Court has rejected a bail petition of suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Prisons Bazlur Rashid in a case against him on charge of amassing Tk 3.08 crore beyond known source of income.
Writ petition challenges govt decision to hike bus fare

A rights organisation has filed a writ petition with the high court, challenging the government’s decision to increase bus fares by 60 percent.
HC asks to ensure PPE for private hospitals’ doctors, nurses

The High Court has directed the authorities concerned of the government to ensure supply of personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, to the doctors, nurses and staff of all private hospitals and clinics across the country so that they can attend to coronavirus patients.
Writ seeks HC directives to set up “yellow zones” at private hospitals, clinics

A writ petition is filed with the High Court seeking its directive to the authorities concerned to set up “yellow zones” at the entrance of every private hospital, clinic and diagnostic centre.
All courts to remain closed till April 11

All courts in the country, including Appellate Division and the High Court will remain closed till April 11, according to the Supreme Court authorities.
HC asks police to record journo’s case against former Kurigram DC

The High Court directs police to immediately record a case from journalist Ariful Islam against former Kurigram Deputy Commissioner Sultana Pervin, three of her colleagues and concerned Ansar personnel, on charges of torturing and attempting to kill him.
Declare coronavirus a contagious disease: HC to health ministry

The High Court directs the health ministry to issue a gazette notification by tomorrow declaring coronavirus a contagious disease and including the virus in the list of communicable diseases.
HC withdraws Khaleda’s permanent bail in defamation case

A High Court bench withdraws its verdict, hours after it granted permanent bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a defamation case filed for making derogatory remarks about the number of Liberation War martyrs and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
HC scraps conviction, jail term of minors sentenced by mobile courts

The High Court scraps the conviction and jail sentence of minors given by mobile courts -- run by executive magistrates -- across the country.
‘Joy Bangla’ national slogan: High Court

The High Court has declared “Joy Bangla” as national slogan.
HC wants a list of language heroes, martyrs

The High Court has directed the government to prepare a complete list of language heroes and martyrs and submit it before this court in the next six months.
HC cancels GK Shamim’s bail in arms, narcotics cases

The High Court has withdrawn its earlier order that granted bail to GK Shamim in two separate criminal cases.
Rifat murder case: HC clears way for Barguna court to hold trial

The High Court clears the way for a Barguna court to continue the trial proceedings against Aysha Siddika Minni and nine other accused in the Rifat Sharif murder case.
Find out reasons behind deaths of 33 animals at Sylhet eco park: HC to govt

The High Court directs the government to form an enquiry committee to find out the reasons behind the deaths of 33 animals and birds at the wildlife conservation centre in Tilagarh Eco Park of Sylhet and the persons responsible for the deaths.
HC questions legality of govt decision to stand release Pirojpur judge

The High Court questions the legality of a government decision to stand release Prirojpur’s District and Sessions Judge Md Abdul Mannan, who had ordered the authorities to send a former Awami League lawmaker and his wife to jail in three corruption cases.
HC bans 2 books for hurting religious sentiments

The High Court bans two books – “Dia Arefin” and “Nanir Bani” -- both written by Diarsi Arag, for hurting religious sentiments.
HC questions legality of two sections under Digital Security Act

The High Court questions the legality of two sections under the Digital Security Act involving the publishing of false or intimidating information, and crimes and penalty for deterioration of law and order.
HC to hear Khaleda’s bail petition on Feb 23

The High Court has set February 23 for holding hearing on the bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case.
Set up breastfeeding, baby care corners at factories: HC

The High Court has directed authorities concerned of the government to set up breastfeeding and baby care corners at all mills and factories across the country.
HC status quo on recruitment of 1,650 deputy assistant agriculture officers

The High Court has issued status quo on recruitments of 1,650 deputy assistant agriculture officers -- whose exam results were published on January 17 this year -- for 30 days on charge of irregularities in applying quota system in the appointment process.