The High Court has issued a rule asking why instructions should not be given to set a minimum educational qualification of a bachelor's degree for candidates contesting the post of Union Parishad (UP) Chairman. The court also questioned why Section 26 of the Local Government (Union Parishad) Act, 2009—which sets no educational qualifications for the role—should not be declared unconstitutional.
Deputy Attorney General Md. Emran Khan has resigned from his position citing personal reasons. In a resignation letter sent to the President, he stated that he had been serving in the role since his appointment on August 28, 2024, and has now decided to step down due to personal circumstances on Tuesday (July 21).
A new development has emerged in the investigation into the murder of Sohagi Jahan Tonu, a student of Cumilla Victoria Government College and theatre activist. A court has ordered the collection of DNA samples from two more former army personnel suspected in the case.
Outgoing Navy Chief Admiral M Nazmul Hasan paid a courtesy call on President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Md Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Tuesday afternoon .
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking a directive to formulate a new law titled 'Prevention and Suppression of Violence Against Men Act' to protect men from violence and legal harassment.
The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered that former army officer Major (retd) Mozaffar Hossain, arrested in the murder case of former President Ziaur Rahman, be produced before the tribunal. The Bangladesh Army has been directed to present him before the tribunal by 10am on Thursday.