HC forms new committee to probe Ayaan’s death

The High Court (HC) today formed a probe committee afresh to investigate the death of five-year old boy Ayaan Ahmed following a circumcision at United Hospital in the capital on January 8. A High Court division bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Atabullah passed the order this morning. The

HC asks to submit report on Ayaan’s death on Thursday

The High Court on Monday directed the director general of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to submit the investigation report on Thursday (January 25) on five-year-old Ayaan, who died following full anesthesia during a circumcision procedure at United Medical College Hospital on December 31, last. An HC bench of Justice

HC postpones Fakhrul’s bail hearing until next week

The High Court has postponed the hearing on a rule on the bail of BNP Secretary General MirzaFakhrul Islam Alamgir in a case over the vandalism of the Chief Justice's residence until next week. The HC bench of Justice MdSaleem and Justice ShahedNuruddin deferred the hearing on Wednesday after Fakhrul's lawyer

HC declares AL nominee Abdus Salam valid

The High Court (HC) on Monday declared the candidacy of Awami League-nominated candidate for Mymensingh-9 (Nandail upazila), Major (retd) Abdus Salam, valid after hearing a petition filed by the candidate challenging the cancellation decision of the Election Commission (EC). An HC bench of Justice Md Abu Taher and Justice Md Saifur

Polls schedule declared valid

The schedule of coming parliamentary election has been declared valid, according to a High Court verdict. An HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice Md Atabullah pronounced the verdict on Monday dismissing a writ filed earlier. Writ petitioner Eunus Ali Akond was present in the court, while attorney general AM

HC denies bail to Fakhrul, issues rule

The High Court (HC) on Thursday rejected the bail petition of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in a case filed over vandalizing Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan’s residence during his party’s grand rally on October 28. The court also issued a rule asking the state to explain within one week

High Court ordered without listening to both sides: BNP

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged the High Court bench of Justice Khasruzzaman and Justice Md Khairul Alam passed the order to remove BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's speech from online without listening to both sides. "This order is politically biassed and a complete violation of freedom of

UNOs’ role as CEO in Upazila Parishads illegal: HC

 The High Court on Wednesday declared the section 33 of Upazila Parishad Act that allows Upazila Nirbahi Officers(UNOs) to perform duty as chief executive officers in upazila parishads illegal and contradictory to articles 59 and 60 of the constitution. The High Court bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Ahmed Sohel

Awarding performance bonus to Wasa staffers illegal: HC

The High Court (HC) on Thursday declared the decision to award performance bonuses to employees of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa as illegal. An HC bench of Justice Md Mozibur Rahman Miah and Justice Kazi Md Ejarul Haque Akondo delivered the verdict after hearing a writ petition. Counsel Barrister Jyotirmoy