Bangladesh High Court

HC scraps BNP leader Aslam Chy's bail

The High Court yesterday scrapped its earlier order that had granted bail to BNP Joint Secretary General Aslam Chowdhury in a
13 January 2019

HC bench refuses to hear death reference and appeals

A High Court bench yesterday refused to hear the death reference and appeals in the sensational 10-truck arms haul case in which 14 people, including former ministers, were sentenced to death.
8 January 2019

Demolish all illegal structures from Bharani canal banks: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the government to demolish all illegal structures from the banks of Bharani canal in Barguna and submit a “report of compliance” in this regard.
7 January 2019

Dhaka-8: HC rejects writ petition challenging election result

A High Court bench yesterday refused to hear a writ petition that challenged the election result of Dhaka-8 constituency.
3 January 2019

Admit Mainul Hosein to BSMMU immediately: HC to govt

The High Court directs the government to immediately admit Barrister Mainul Hosein to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for treatment.
3 January 2019

SC upholds HC order granting bail to Milan

The Supreme Court upholds the High Court orders that granted bail to former BNP state minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan in eight separate criminal cases filed in Chandpur.
2 January 2019

Jamaat Men in Race: HC questions EC decision

The High Court yesterday questioned the legality of the Election Commission's rejection of an application for cancelling the candidacy of 25 Jamaat-e-Islami leaders.
27 December 2018

HC clears way for AL’s Farooque to contest polls

The High Court today cleared the way for Awami League candidate for Dhaka-17 constituency, Akbar Hossain Pathan Farooque, also a film actor to run for the December 30 elections.
26 December 2018

Plea seeks cancellation of 25 Jamaat men’s candidacy

A petition is filed with the High Court seeking its directive on the Election Commission to disqualify 25 Jamaat-e-Islami candidates so that they cannot contest the 11th parliamentary elections.
26 December 2018

Tk 4 lakh stolen from High Court Mazar

A good amount of money is stolen from the donation boxes of High Court Mazar (shrine) in Dhaka.
23 December 2018

Allocate ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ to 4 BNP candidates in place of rival contenders: HC

The High Court directs the Election Commission to allocate BNP’s election symbol “Sheaf of Paddy” to its four candidates in place of other four rival contenders who were earlier allocated the same symbol.
20 December 2018

HC disqualifies 7 candidates from contesting JS polls

The High Court disqualifies seven candidates including five BNP contenders from contesting the December 30 general election as their resignations from the posts of upazila chairmen were not accepted by the government.
20 December 2018

HC refuses to hear writ challenging legality of polls schedule

A High Court bench refuses to hear a writ petition challenging the legality of the schedule for the 11th parliamentary election slated for December 30.
20 December 2018

Dispose of plea seeking cancellation of 25 Jamaat men's candidature

The High Court directs the Election Commission to dispose of in three working days the application filed for cancellation of the candidacy of 25 Jamaat-e-Islami men.
18 December 2018

HC bans mobile call rate hike, call drop charge

The High Court issues a ban on hiking the mobile call rate and charge for call drop from subscribers. The court also directs the government to form a committee to determine the call rate.
13 December 2018

HC questions legality of EC’s decision to appoint DCs as returning officers

The High Court (HC) questions the legality of the Election Commission’s decision to appoint deputy commissioners and divisional commissioners as returning officers for the upcoming general election slated for December 30.
12 December 2018

Khaleda's Polls Bid: HC decides on her petitions today

The High Court today will rule on whether BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia can run for the December 30 general election.
10 December 2018

4 days' extension to Accord

The Supreme Court today extended the tenure of Accord, a European agency for factory inspection and remediation, till December 10.
6 December 2018

Scrutinise Mirza Abbas' nomination paper in 24 hrs: HC

The High Court yesterday directed chief election commissioner (CEC) to immediately forward the nomination paper of BNP leader Mirza Abbas to the returning officer for scrutiny.
4 December 2018

High Court questions authorities' inaction

The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why they should not be directed to take safety measures for preventing deaths caused by gas explosions throughout the country.
3 December 2018