Supreme Court of Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina's 'resignation' doesn't matter
Eminent Supreme Court lawyer and rights activist ZI Khan Panna is a brave freedom fighter. He is the chairman of Ain O Salish Kendra, a legal aid organisation in Bangladesh. He has always been vocal during various movements, struggles and mass uprisings in Bangladesh. He played a direct role on behalf of the students during the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement in 2024. The noted human rights activist talked with 'Views Bangladesh' on the functioning of the interim government, the law, the constitution and the resignation of the president. He was interviewed by Girish Goiric and Hasan Shahadat Touhid.
Comprehensive investigations needed prior to filing cases
The origin of law, courts, and cases is to maintain law and order in society and the state. However, under the influence of powerful individuals and the negligence of law enforcement agencies, innocent and harmless individuals can sometimes become victims of harassment. A recent example is the attempted murder case against prominent Supreme Court lawyer and human rights activist ZI Khan Panna. As reported by the media on Monday (October 21), during the anti-discrimination student movement, senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna, who represented the students in court, has been named as an accused in an attempted murder case. The case was filed on October 17 at the Khilgaon police station in the capital, and it mentions a total of 180 accused, with ZI Khan Panna listed as number 94.
Dhaka elevated expressway construction stalled
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has stayed the transfer of Italian-Thai company's shares in the Dhaka Elevated Expressway to China's Sinohydro Corporation Limited.
Casino scam: Salim Pradhan can't contest UP polls, says SC
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has passed an order barring Salim Pradhan, much discussed in the casino scandal, from participating in the Rupganj Upazila Parishad elections in.
Demise of Mohammad Ali: SC proceedings to remain shut on Sunday
The regular proceedings of the Appellate and High Court Divisions of the Supreme Court will remain closed on Sunday as a tribute to the late senior lawyer AJ Mohammad Ali, the former Attorney General and former President of the Supreme Court Bar of Bangladesh.
Education ministry not to appeal against HC order, school-madrasa closed till May 2
The Ministry of Education will not appeal against the High Court (HC) order to suspend classes in primary and secondary schools and madrasas till next Thursday (May 2) amid the ongoing heatwave across the country, said Public Relations Officer of the ministry Md Abul Khair on Tuesday (April 30).
3 new SC justices take oath
Three newly appointed justices to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court have taken oath. They are --Justice Muhammad Abdul Hafiz, Justice Md. Shahinur Islam, and Justice Kashefa Hussain. Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan administered their oaths at 10:30am on Thursday.
Supreme Court gets 3 new judges
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 24) got three new judges as President Mohammed Shahabuddin made the appointments in line with Article 95 (1) of the Constitution.
Supreme Court eases lawyer dress code amid heatwave
Due to the ongoing intense heatwave, the Supreme Court administration has eased the mandatory requirement for lawyers to wear black gowns during hearings in the Appellate and High Court Divisions.
HC embarrassed to hear lawyer Juthi's anticipatory bail plea
The High Court (HC) felt embarrassed to hear the anticipatory bail plea of advocate Nahid Sultana Juthi, the chief accused in the case filed over the scuffle at the Supreme Court (SC) recently centring the counting of votes of Supreme Court Bar Association election.