United News of Bangladesh

A team of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) detained former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque from his residence in the capital’s Dhanmondi area on Thursday morning. Confirming the development, Rabiul Islam Bhuiyan, Joint Commissioner (North) of DB Police, told UNB that the former chief justice was picked up earlier in the day. He, however, did not disclose the reason behind the detention or provide details of the ongoing investigation. Economist Abul Barkat arrested in ACC case “We will share more information once the details are available,” said the DB official. Justice Khairul Haque, the 19th Chief Justice of Bangladesh, is known for his controversial verdicts on constitutional matters. Further updates will be provided as more information emerges.

A Dhaka court on Thursday framed charges against former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha and 10 others in a money laundering case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

A Dhaka court fixed August 13 for hearing on framing charges against former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha and 10 others in a money laundering case filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).