Law and Judiciary
Formal charges filed against Sheikh Hasina, 40 others over 2013 Shapla Square killings
The prosecution has submitted formal charges to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others in a crimes against humanity case over the May 5, 2013 Shapla Square crackdown on a Hefazat-e-Islam rally.
HC issues rule on displaying fitness certificates on vehicle bodies
The High Court has issued a rule asking why a directive should not be given to display fitness certificates on the body or windscreen of vehicles. The order was passed following the initial hearing of a writ petition filed in the public interest to ensure road safety and stop the movement of unfit and hazardous vehicles.
Arrest warrants issued against 13 in Savar's Yamin murder case
The International Crimes Tribunal has taken cognisance of the formal charges filed against 19 individuals, including former MP for Dhaka-16 constituency Saiful Islam, in the case of the murder of student Ashabul Yamin during the July 2024 uprising in Savar.
Father remanded for 3 days for killing 7-month-old daughter in Uttara
A court has granted a three-day remand for the father, Kabir Islam, in a case filed over the murder of his seven-month-old daughter, Rafa Moni, by throwing her to the ground in Dhaka's Uttara. The order was issued following a police petition seeking to uncover new information during the investigation.
Ekramul Haque murder: Arrest warrants issued against Sheikh Hasina, Benazir and 8 others
The International Crimes Tribunal has taken cognisance of the formal charges filed against 11 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in the case of crimes against humanity over the killing of Councillor Ekramul Haque in a 'crossfire' in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. The tribunal has issued arrest warrants against eight absconding accused and ordered the production of three others currently in custody in other cases.
Ex-President Shahabuddin among several others named in ICT complain
A complaint alleging crimes against humanity has been filed with the prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against former President Mohammed Shahabuddin, with former President Abdul Hamid also named in the submission.
Charges filed against ex-MP Saiful, 18 others over Yamin's killing in Savar
The prosecution has submitted formal charges against former lawmaker Saiful Islam and 18 others in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of student Ashabul Yamin during the July 2024 mass uprising in Savar.
High Court issues rule over ‘excessive’ MFS transaction fees
The High Court has issued a rule asking why the service charges imposed by mobile financial service (MFS) providers bKash, Nagad and Rocket should not be declared illegal, unconstitutional and contrary to law over allegations of arbitrary and excessive fees.
Supreme Court Legal Aid settles 2,346 cases since inception
The Supreme Court Legal Aid Office has settled 2,346 cases to date, ensuring access to justice for financially insolvent and underprivileged litigants. During the same period, a total of 30,696 litigants have received various forms of legal assistance.
Shapla Chattar killings trial to formally begin on July 27: Chief Prosecutor
The judicial proceedings in the widely discussed Shapla Chattar killings case are set to formally begin on July 27, with the investigation report scheduled to be submitted to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam has said.