Term of 6 reform commissions extended
The Cabinet Division has issued a notification extending the tenure of six reform commissions until Feb 15.
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HC acquits Giasuddin Al Mamun in arms case
The High Court (HC) on Monday (January 20) acquitted businessman Giasuddin Al-Mamun of all the charges in an arms case in which he was convicted and sentenced to 10-year imprisonment by the lower court concerned.
Writ challenges presidential clemency
A writ petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the provision allowing the President to pardon convicted individuals in the absence of a specific policy framework.
HC likely to hear Chinmoy's bail petition today
Former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das has submitted a bail plea to the High Court in connection with a sedition case.
Trial will proceed regardless of India’s response on Hasina’s return: Tajul Islam
The Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Muhammad Tajul Islam, stated, "Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite Sheikh Hasina in connection with charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. However, regardless of whether India responds to the request, the legal proceedings will continue as per their own course."
258 accused in BDR mutiny explosive case granted bail
In the explosive case related to the BDR (now BGB) mutiny at Pilkhana, 258 accused individuals, who were acquitted in the murder case or had no pending appeals, have been granted bail.