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LRF demands withdrawal of restrictions on journalists entering appellate division courtrooms
LRF demands withdrawal of restrictions on journalists entering appellate division courtrooms
Law and Judiciary

LRF demands withdrawal of restrictions on journalists entering appellate division courtrooms

The Law Reporters Forum (LRF)—an organization of journalists covering law, justice, and parliamentary affairs—has strongly demanded the immediate withdrawal of the decision restricting journalists from entering the courtrooms of various benches of the High Court and Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court. The demand was raised during a human chain and sit-in program organized by the LRF in front of the Supreme Court's main gate on Wednesday.

Alternative tournament plan outside World Cup: Is FIFA facing a split?
Alternative tournament plan outside World Cup: Is FIFA facing a split?
Article

Alternative tournament plan outside World Cup: Is FIFA facing a split?

Rarely has world football witnessed a scene quite like this: FIFA’s president facing an open vote of no confidence from three of his own vice-presidents, with the dispute escalating to discussions about an alternative tournament to the World Cup.

HC disposes of unprecedented 58,000 cases in just 11 days
HC disposes of unprecedented 58,000 cases in just 11 days
Report

HC disposes of unprecedented 58,000 cases in just 11 days

The High Court Division of the Supreme Court has set a record by disposing of over 58,000 old criminal miscellaneous and writ petitions in just 11 working days through a special initiative. The case backlog and the long wait for justice have long been a reality of Bangladesh's judicial system, but this special drive has brought a remarkable change.

Government to compensate enforced disappearance victims; exclude NHRC from probe
Government to compensate enforced disappearance victims; exclude NHRC from probe
Report

Government to compensate enforced disappearance victims; exclude NHRC from probe

The government is set to enact a comprehensive law soon to recognize enforced disappearance as a distinct criminal offence and to ensure protection, justice, and compensation for victims and their families. The draft Prevention and Remedies for Enforced Disappearance Act, 2026 proposes life imprisonment and fines as the maximum punishment for enforced disappearance. It also provides for the death penalty in cases where the victim dies as a result of the disappearance, the body is recovered, or the missing person remains untraced even after five years.

20 murder cases filed over police deaths during July-August uprising
20 murder cases filed over police deaths during July-August uprising
Report

20 murder cases filed over police deaths during July-August uprising

Twenty murder cases filed over the deaths of 44 police personnel during the violence that accompanied the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in July and August 2024 have effectively remained dormant for more than a year.

FIFA in turmoil as World Cup rights sale plan withdrawn; Infantino's future uncertain
FIFA in turmoil as World Cup rights sale plan withdrawn; Infantino's future uncertain
Sports

FIFA in turmoil as World Cup rights sale plan withdrawn; Infantino's future uncertain

In the history of FIFA, the world's highest governing body for football, there have been few instances of such political pressure, institutional resistance and questions over leadership credibility. The crisis that erupted over the controversial plan to sell a portion of the World Cup's commercial rights or shares to the private sector ultimately did not end with just the withdrawal of a proposal; rather, it has pushed FIFA President Gianni Infantino's political authority, international acceptance and chances of victory in the upcoming election into serious jeopardy.

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