Law & Order
UN court orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
In a sweeping legal victory for members of the Rohingya Muslim minority, the United Nations' top court on Thursday ordered Myanmar take all measures in its power to prevent genocide against the Rohingya people.
Khagrachhari man to die for killing wife
A court here on Wednesday sentenced a man to death for killing his wife over dowry in Dighinala upazila in 2009.
Confiscate wealth of PK Halder: HC
The High Court on Tuesday ordered the confiscation of properties, freezing of bank accounts and passports to be seized of Proshanto Kumar Halder, director of International Leasing and Finance Service Ltd (ILFSL) as well as former managing director of NRB Global Bank Ltd, and 19 others.
Rifat murder: HC dismisses Minni’s pleas for quashing case
The High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition of Aysha Siddika Minni seeking cancellation of the trial proceedings against her in a case filed over the murder of her husband Rifat Sharif.
Six get life in prison for killing Khulna businessman
A tribunal here on Monday sentenced six people to life imprisonment for killing a local businessman in Botiaghata upazila in the district in 2007.
Pry teacher recruitment tests: HC stays results of 14 districts
The High Court on Monday stayed for six months the results of the primary assistant teacher recruitment tests of 14 districts.
Shut 231 illegal factories along Buriganga: HC
The High Court on Monday asked the Department of Environment (DoE) to shut 231 factories established along the Buriganga River without environmental clearance.
Four to die for killing schoolboy in city
A court here on Monday sentenced four people, including a couple, to death for their involvement in the killing of an eighth grader in Kamrangirchar area of the capital in 2012.
Form commission to stop rape, violence against women: HC
The High Court on Sunday asked the government to form a commission within 30 days under the Law Ministry to stop rape and violence against women.
HC to pass order on Dhaka city polls deferment pleas Tuesday
The High Court will deliver its order on Tuesday on a writ petition filed seeking its directive to defer the elections to the two Dhaka city corporations.