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Flawed probe, weak prosecution major obstacles to justice: CJ

Chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday underscored the need for a specialised and independent prosecution service, stating that flawed investigations and inadequate prosecutions remain significant barriers to justice in the country...

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CJ for forming HC benches outside Dhaka, more additional judges

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday stressed the urgency of establishing High Court benches outside Dhaka and appointing more additional High Court judges to tackle the growing backlog of cases and alleviate the suffering of justice seekers...

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CJ calls for HC benches outside Dhaka, more additional judges

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday stressed the urgency of establishing High Court benches outside Dhaka and appointing more additional High Court judges to tackle the growing backlog of cases and alleviate the struggles of justice seekers...

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Ex-Trudeau ally Freeland enters race to be Canada PM

Canada’s former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland launched her campaign Sunday to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and prime minister, pitching herself as the best option to oppose incoming US president Donald Trump.

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Trudeau announces resignation as Canada PM

Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader after months of slumping polls and internal division.

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CJ stresses functional press council

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Sunday emphasised the need for making the Bangladesh Press Council fully functional by reconstituting it with all 14 members immediately.

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CJ forms 9-member taskforce to enhance fire safety on SC premises

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has constituted a nine-member taskforce to strengthen fire safety measures in the Supreme Court compound, including the International Crimes Tribunal, the Office of the Attorney General, the Supreme Court Bar Association building. The initiative comes in response to a devastating fire at the Secretariat on December 26, 2024...

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Independent judiciary: struggle for justice

THE judiciary stands at a crossroads, grappling with the dual challenges of maintaining independence while navigating the turbulent waters of political influence. The essence of a robust judicial system lies in its ability to function free of fetters of the executive, ensuring that justice is not merely an abstract ideal but a tangible reality for all citizens. This...

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BDR massacre: a call for justice

THE massacre at the headquarters of the Bangladesh Rifles, now renamed as Border Guard Bangladesh, on February 25, 2009, stands as harrowing tragedy in Bangladesh’s history. Fifty-seven army officers were murdered by the border guards. Alongside the officers, several civilians fell victim to the barbarity. The crime was marked by unimaginable...

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JU students give 7-day ultimatum demanding justice

Jahangirnagar University students have issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding justice for those, including activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League, responsible for attacks on their fellows during the July-August student-led mass uprising...

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Govt should define amnesty in voluntary fake FF doc return

THE government’s announcement for the people who did not take part in the liberation war but have managed to get certificates as 1971 veterans to return their credentials on their own is a welcome step forward towards ensuring justice for the people who took part in the war and for citizens who have so far been led to believe that a number of such people...

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Reforms aim to make justice more accessible: CJ

Chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday said that works were underway to make justice more accessible through maximum use of technology, procedural reforms and legal aid.

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Atikur Rahman’s 1st death anniv observed

Politicians, academics and professionals at a commemorative meeting in Dhaka on Thursday said that people should follow the ideals of the late Atiqur Rahman Salu for getting justified water sharing of the common revers from India...

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Conduct on court premises often falls short of ideals: CJ

Chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday emphasised the need for upholding the dignity of the legal profession, pointing out that conduct on court premises has often failed to meet the high ideals expected of it.

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Trudeau in Florida to meet Trump as tariff threats loom

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau traveled to Florida on Friday for a dinner with Donald Trump at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago estate, as the incoming US leader promised tariffs on Canadian imports...

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CJ concerned over security breaches at courts

Chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Thursday expressed deep concern over the recent security breaches at courts across Bangladesh, describing the incidents as ‘rare,’ ‘unprecedented,’ and ‘alarming.’

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Justice for mass killing demanded

The Democratic Students’ Alliance on Wednesday afternoon held a demonstration demanding justice for mass killings during the July uprising, and financial assistance for families of the martyrs...