Bangladesh High Court

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The High Court has withdrawn its earlier order that granted bail to GK Shamim in two separate criminal cases.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.
HC questions legality of Section 42 of Public Service Act

The High Court questions the legality of Section 42 of the Public Service Act-2018, according to which a civil servant will not be dismissed for criminal offences unless they are sentenced to at least one-year imprisonment.
No unfit vehicle will be allowed on roads: HC

The High Court has said vehicles without valid fitness documents will not be allowed to ply the roads in Bangladesh.
Public prosecutor murder: HC upholds death penalty for 5 JMB men

The High Court has confirmed the death penalty for five operatives of banned outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) for killing a public prosecutor of Jhalakati, Advocate Haider Hossain, in 2007.
PhD dissertation: HC wants to know if universities follow UGC rules

The High Court has wanted to know whether the public and private universities are conferring PhD and equivalent degrees to the students following rules and regulations of the University Grants Commission.
Deploy magistrates to take action against air pollution: HC

The High Court directs the public administration secretary to deploy five executive magistrates within a month under the Department of Environment (DoE), to take necessary action against air and environment pollution across the country.
Govt asked to appoint 27 BCS candidates within 60 days

The High Court directs the government to appoint 27 candidates, who passed the 34th and 35th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exams, but were not given appointments.
Stop production, display of laminated election posters: HC

The High Court orders the authorities concerned to immediately stop production and display of laminated election posters in order to save environment.
Rifat murder: Minni’s plea for cancellation of trial proceedings rejected

High Court has rejected a petition filed by Ayesha Siddika Minni seeking cancellation of the trial proceedings in a case filed against her over the murder of her husband Rifat Sharif.
HC seeks report on traffic signal ‘mismanagement’ in Dhaka

The High Court seeks a report on the “mismanagement” in traffic signal system in Dhaka.
Don’t arrest or harass Prothom Alo editor, 5 others: HC

The High Court orders the law enforcers not to harass or arrest Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman and five others until the hearing of the bail petitions in a case filed over the death of Naimul Abrar Rahat, a student of Dhaka Residential Model College.
Form anti-ragging squad at educational instts: HC to govt

The High Court directs the government to form an anti-ragging committee and squad at all the educational institutions especially the universities and those affiliated colleges across the country in next three months.
2009 Pilkhana Carnage: Intent was to dislodge the AL govt

The intention of the massacre and atrocities at the BDR Pilkhana headquarters in 2009 was to depose the newly formed Awami League-led government, create a political crisis, and damage democracy, said the High Court in the full text of the BDR mutiny case verdict.
Keeping OSD for more than 150 days illegal: HC

The High Court declares keeping the government employees as officer on special duty (OSD) for more than 150 days illegal.
HC releases full text of BDR carnage verdict awarding death to 139

The High Court releases full text of its verdict that confirmed death penalty for 139 accused and upheld life imprisonment of 185 others for their involvement in the massacre during the BDR mutiny in 2009.