HC forms committee to protect national flag’s dignity
The High Court has formed a three-member committee to investigate the improper display and use of the national flag at government offices and report its findings within 60 days.
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Tribunal orders confiscation of half the property of 5 death-row convicts including Quader
The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the confiscation of half the property of five of the seven accused sentenced to death in the case of crimes against humanity committed during July 2024, excluding Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain and General Secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Inan.
2-year jail for SK Sur's wife Suparna over failure to submit wealth statement
A court has sentenced Suparna Sur Chowdhury, wife of former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor SK Sur Chowdhury, to two years in prison in a case filed over failure to submit a wealth statement. She has also been fined Tk 1 lakh, with an additional three months of imprisonment in default of the fine.
Obaidul Quader, Bahauddin Nasim, 5 others get capital punishment
International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six others to death in a case filed over crimes against humanity committed during the 2024 July Uprising.
Verdict against Quader, 6 others in crimes against humanity case today
The wait is finally ending today (Tuesday). The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict in the case of crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising against Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six other top leaders of Chhatra League and Jubo League. The verdict will determine the fate of these seven fugitive leaders. The prosecution has sought the maximum punishment for them.
Legal notice sent seeking steps to stop sexual abuse, rape of children in madrasas
Supreme Court lawyer Muhammad Nurul Huda has sent a legal notice to four secretaries demanding rapid and effective state measures to prevent sexual abuse, rape, forced intercourse and cruel behavior against children in various madrasas across the country.
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