The High Court (HC) has directed action against unregistered online news portals operating in the country and pages involved in spreading rumours, false and misleading information on social media.
A legal notice has been sent to the government demanding the immediate stoppage of renting out BRTC buses to government institutions to resolve the public transport crisis of common people.
State-appointed defence lawyers have expressed dissatisfaction over the death sentences of seven accused including Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader, whose activities have been banned, on charges of crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising.
The High Court has formed a three-member committee to investigate the improper display and use of the national flag at government offices and report its findings within 60 days.
The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the confiscation of half the property of five of the seven accused sentenced to death in the case of crimes against humanity committed during July 2024, excluding Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain and General Secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Inan.
A court has sentenced Suparna Sur Chowdhury, wife of former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor SK Sur Chowdhury, to two years in prison in a case filed over failure to submit a wealth statement. She has also been fined Tk 1 lakh, with an additional three months of imprisonment in default of the fine.