Law and Judiciary
Government-funded legal aid benefits 16,63,620 people
A total of 16,63,620 people across the country have received free, government-funded legal assistance. The programme is meant for those who cannot afford to hire a lawyer or access legal services because of financial hardship. Services have been delivered through courts, district offices, labour support centres and various digital channels.
Hasanul Haq Inu seeks acquittal against 10-year jail term
Hasanul Haq Inu, president of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) and a former information minister, has appealed his 10-year prison sentence in a crimes against humanity case linked to the suppression of the July mass uprising, seeking acquittal.
14 years imprisonment for 8 including former chairman of RAJUK
The court has sentenced eight persons including former chairman of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) Iqbal Uddin Chowdhury to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment each in the case of corruption in plot allocation in Purbachal Residential Project of the organisation. At the same time each of the accused has been fined 20 lakh taka.
Former Narayanganj Mayor Ivy granted bail in Tuhin murder case
Former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy has been granted bail in a murder case over the killing of Tuhin in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj.
No opportunity likely to become lawyer after 35
Law Minister Mohammad Asaduzzaman has said the government plans to introduce an age limit of 35 for entry into the legal profession. If implemented, the initiative could restrict opportunities for people seeking to begin practising law after crossing the prescribed age threshold.
Ziaul Ahsan’s trial to be held virtually on security grounds: Prosecutor Tamim
The trial of former army officer Major General (retd) Ziaul Ahsan, who is facing crimes against humanity charges over allegations of enforced disappearance, murder and torture, will henceforth be conducted virtually on security grounds.
Special tribunals for expatriates planned at divisional level: Asaduzzaman
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today said the government plans to establish specialised tribunals at divisional headquarters to ensure speedy disposal of cases involving expatriates.
HC releases full verdict ordering Yunus’s Grameen Kalyan to pay Tk6.66 Billion in tax
The High Court has published its full verdict directing Grameen Kalyan, an organisation owned by former interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, to pay Tk 666 crore in taxes claimed by the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
Seeking money from wife for business purposes does not constitute dowry: High Court
The High Court has ruled that demanding money from one’s wife solely for business purposes, rather than as a condition or consideration of marriage, cannot legally be considered dowry.
Palak expresses anger to judge over being made to climb 6 floors, handcuffs worn behind
Former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak has expressed anger to the judge over being made to walk up to the sixth floor of the court during a case hearing. At the same time, he requested arrangements be made for him to wear handcuffs in front.