HC disposes of 2,411 old cases in a single day
The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of 2,411 long-pending cases in a single day as part of its special drive to reduce the backlog of old cases
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Application to show Khairul Haque arrested in another case
Despite having his bail upheld in eight separate cases, an application has been filed to show former Chief Justice A B M Khairul Haque arrested in a new case involving attempted murder and the Explosives Act under Banani Thana. The investigating officer of the case, Sub-Inspector Saiful Islam of Banani Thana, submitted the application on Thursday. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Sefatullah fixed July 6 for the hearing on the matter in the presence of the accused. As a result, his release from prison is not happening immediately.
Former Chief Justice Khairul Haque's bail upheld, no bar to release
The Appellate Division Chamber Court has upheld the bail of former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque in a murder case at Dhaka's Jatrabari Police Station during the July mass uprising. The court has issued a 'no order' order on the state's application seeking a stay on the bail granted by the High Court. Appellate Division Chamber Justice Md. Rezaul Haque gave the order on Thursday.
No ‘friendly game’ happening in Parliament, says Chief Whip
Chief Whip Md. Nurul Islam Moni is reluctant to accept the mutual 'cooperation' between the government and the opposition in the budget session of the 13th National Parliament as an alliance. He claimed that no 'friendly game' is going on in Parliament.
Supreme Court clears way for 32,000 primary school head teacher appointments
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has removed legal barrier to the appointment of nearly 32,000 head teachers in government primary schools across the country, ending a dispute that had stalled the recruitment process for more than a decade.
Holy Artisan: Renewed pledge to maintain zero tolerance against terrorism
Ten years have passed since the horrific militant attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan. On this occasion, Bangladesh has once again reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and violent extremism. Both the government and foreign diplomats paid tribute to the victims and reiterated their commitment to the ideals of peace, tolerance and humanity.
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