The International Crimes Tribunal has rejected a petition seeking virtual hearings for army officers arrested in a case over alleged enforced disappearances and torture carried out by the TFI Cell during the Awami League government.
BNP chairperson’s adviser and senior Supreme Court lawyer Fazlur Rahman has submitted a written and unconditional apology after facing contempt of court allegations for making disparaging remarks about the International Crimes Tribunal.
The Appellate Division will deliver its order on Thursday regarding the leave-to-appeal filed challenging the High Court verdict that upheld the legality of the oath and formation of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. The seven-member full bench, headed by Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed, fixed the date after completing the hearing on Wednesday.
Amir Hossain has been appointed by the International Crimes Tribunal as the state defence counsel for ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in an enforced disappearance case. The appointment was made on Wednesday afternoon.
A writ petition has been filed seeking suspension of all activities related to the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. On Wednesday, December 4, Advocate Iarul Islam, secretary general of the registered political party Bangladesh Congress, submitted the petition. He said a High Court division bench is expected to hear the writ next week.
The High Court has issued a rule asking why an order should not be given to formulate a provision for reasonable punishment in cases of hurting religious sentiments.