Views Bangladesh Logo
author image

Senior reporter

BNP lawyers protest over DAG, AAG appointments at Supreme Court
BNP lawyers protest over DAG, AAG appointments at Supreme Court

BNP lawyers protest over DAG, AAG appointments at Supreme Court

A faction of BNP-backed lawyers staged a protest at the Supreme Court premises, alleging irregularities and financial transactions in the recent appointments of Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs). They demanded the cancellation of the controversial appointments and the appointment of qualified lawyers who were active in movements and struggles.

High Court orders expat passport backlog cleared in 60 days
High Court orders expat passport backlog cleared in 60 days

High Court orders expat passport backlog cleared in 60 days

The High Court ordered the authorities to dispose of all pending applications for new passports and passport renewals submitted by Bangladeshi expatriates within 60 days, in a ruling aimed at addressing prolonged delays affecting overseas citizens.

July murder case: 50 charged including Sheikh Hasina, 49 found not guilty
July murder case: 50 charged including Sheikh Hasina, 49 found not guilty

July murder case: 50 charged including Sheikh Hasina, 49 found not guilty

A case was filed over the death of Rakib Hossain (29) during the anti-discrimination movement at the Mirpur-10 intersection in the capital, naming 98 individuals and 100 unidentified persons as accused. After completing the investigation, the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) submitted a charge sheet against 50 accused, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. However, the investigation found no evidence against 49 others, and they have been recommended for acquittal.

High Court disposes of another 7,565 long-pending cases in a single day
High Court disposes of another 7,565 long-pending cases in a single day

High Court disposes of another 7,565 long-pending cases in a single day

As part of an ongoing special initiative to reduce the case backlog and ensure faster justice, the High Court Division disposed of 7,565 long-pending criminal miscellaneous cases in a single day. According to a press release issued on Thursday by Md. Shafiqul Islam, Public Relations Officer of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, the total number of old criminal miscellaneous cases disposed of under the special programme has now reached 43,357 over 10 working days.

...