Death references and appeals to be heard together after procedural formalities

69-page judgement and other documents also sent to office of SC registrar general

A special court yesterday sentenced prime accused Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun to death for the rape and murder of eight-year-old schoolgirl Ramisa Akter, a crime that shook the nation.

Musa Kalimullah says his duty included cross-examining witnesses; Sohel Rana did not present any defence witness

The rape and murder highlight gaps in justice system, it says

Verdict delivered within 19 days of crime that triggered nationwide outrage

Tribunal wraps proceeding after five hearings

Tribunal sets tomorrow for examining the accused couple

Shafiqur Rahman calls for swift justice after meeting the murdered child’s father at a Dhaka hospital

The investigating officer says evidence and eyewitness testimony prove Sohel raped and killed the 8-year-old

After a five‑day investigation, police yesterday submitted the charge sheet in the case over the brutal rape and murder of eight‑year‑old Ramisa Akhter in the capital’s Pallabi.

Hearing on charge framing set for June 1

Case goes to trial

The media is, once again, saturated with graphic details of the horrific rape and murder of an eight-year-old child.

The brutal killing of eight-year-old child Ramisa has sparked nationwide outrage, with waves of grief and protest spreading across the country and social media. Members of Bangladesh’s cultural community have also spoken out strongly, condemning the horrific crime and demanding swift justice.

Hundreds gathered in Pallabi and blocked Mirpur-10, demanding speedy trial and justice for the eight-year-old

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman last night visited the Pallabi home of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter, who was raped and killed, and assured the grieving family of the government’s support.

Visit comes days after the eight-year-old was raped and killed

Father of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter says he is grateful to law enforcers but fears the trial may be delayed by legal complexities

"The responsibility of judgement lies with the court," Salahuddin Ahmed says