Law and Judiciary
Guardian directed to surrender in madrasa attack-vandalism case
The High Court has directed the guardian of a seven-year-old child to surrender before the Gazipur Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court within four weeks in a case filed over allegations of attack and vandalism at a madrasa centred on the allegation of sexual harassment of the child in Tongi of Gazipur.
Special tribunal goes tough: 2 get death sentences, 4 life in child abuse cases
A special tribunal established to ensure speedy trials in cases of violence against children has sentenced six defendants in nine months, including two to death and four to life imprisonment.
HC stays decision to dissolve governing bodies of Fazil and Kamil madrasas
The High Court has stayed a decision to dissolve the governing bodies of Fazil and Kamil madrasas across the country and attach those to the Islamic Arabic University.
Dilip Agarwala shown arrested in ACC case
A Dhaka court has ordered that Dilip Kumar Agarwala, managing director of Diamond World, be shown arrested in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations of illegally acquiring wealth and laundering money.
Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman secures HC bail
The High Court has granted bail to former member of parliament and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman in a case filed over allegations of obstructing government duties and behaving improperly with officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
Tahsif murder: Friend Dip placed on four-day remand
A court has sent Ahmed Shahriar Reza Dip on a four-day remand in the murder case filed over the death of former Air Force flight lieutenant K M Tahsif Souri.
Govt moves to fast-track trials of serious crimes to strengthen public security
The government has published the draft Speedy Trial Tribunal (Amendment) Act, 2026 for public consultation, seeking feedback on proposed measures to expedite trials of serious crimes, including extortion, robbery and dacoity, with the aim of enhancing public security.
Court cancels bail plea of Don in Salman Shah murder case
A court here today dismissed a bail plea of actor Ashraful Haque Don in a case lodged over the murder of popular movie superstar Salman Shah.
Hanif gets death, 3 others jailed till death for July crimes against humanity
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 today sentenced Awami League joint general secretary Md Mahbubul Alam Hanif to death and three others to imprisonment till death for the killings of six people in Kushtia during the 2024 July Mass Uprising.
Bar council caps age for lawyer enrolment at 35
The Bangladesh Bar Council has set 35 years as the maximum age for candidates seeking enrolment as lawyers.