CJ submits Supreme Court annual report to president
Chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Tuesday submitted the 鈥楽upreme Court Annual Report-2023鈥� to president Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban...
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SC asks govt to establish judicial secretariat
The Supreme Court on Monday called on the government to implement its proposal for establishing a judicial secretariat, a move aimed at addressing the longstanding issue of dual administration in managing lower court judges...
Interim govt to appeal against HC order over battery-run rickshaw movement
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government will appeal to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court鈥檚 order that restricted the plying of battery-run rickshaws on the city streets within three days.
Newly appointed CEC, commissioners likely to take oath Sunday
The newly appointed chief election commissioner AMM Md Nasir Uddin and four other commissioners are likely to take oaths on Sunday.
BJSA urges govt to establish SC secretariat
The Bangladesh Judicial Service Association has called on the interim government to take immediate action to establish a dedicated secretariat under the Supreme Court, a move deemed crucial for ensuring judicial independence...
JSA urges govt to establish SC secretariat for judicial independence
The Bangladesh Judicial Service Association has called on the interim government to take immediate action to establish a dedicated secretariat under the Supreme Court, a move deemed crucial for ensuring judicial independence.
Ex-SCBA secy Momtaz, ex-DNCC mayor Atiqul remanded
A metropolitan magistrate court in Dhaka on Wednesday allowed the police to take Supreme Court Bar Association鈥檚 former secretary Momtaz Uddin Ahmed Mehedi and Dhaka North City Corporation鈥檚 former mayor Atiqul Islam in custody for interrogation in separate murder cases...
SC lifts HC receiver order for Beximco Pharmaceuticals
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday exempted Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited from appointing a receiver but upheld the High Court鈥檚 previous directive requiring the...
SC stays HC verdict on Khaleda鈥檚 sentence in Zia Orphanage Trust Case
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday stayed a 2018 High Court ruling that had extended Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia鈥檚 prison sentence from...
Search committee formed to recommend names for ACC chairman, commissioners
The government formed a five-member search committee headed by Supreme Court appellate division justice Md Rezaul Haque to recommend names for the posts of chairman and commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission.聽
SJC scrutinises allegations against several HC judges
The Supreme Judicial Council has initiated a review of information regarding several High Court judges, following a series of meetings, according to a press release from the Supreme Court administration on Thursday.
HC permits appeals for review of 27th BCS exclusion verdict
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday permitted Sohel Rana and hundreds of affected candidates from the 27th Bangladesh Civil Service to appeal...
SC dismisses contempt case against 7 pro-BNP lawyers
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday dismissed a contempt case against seven pro-Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawyers.
Judiciary reform commission to seek stakeholders鈥� opinions
The Judiciary Reform Commission chief, Justice Shah Abu Nayeem Mominur Rahman, said on Sunday that preparations were under way to seek stakeholders鈥� opinions for drafting proposals on the rules for appointing Supreme Court judges...
Bangladesh鈥檚 CJ sends proposal to govt for separate secretariat for judiciary
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Sunday submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs to establish a dedicated judicial secretariat under the Supreme Court...
Pakistan judicial reforms see next top judge passed over
The judge next in line to lead Pakistan鈥檚 Supreme Court was pushed aside by the military-backed government this week, right after it rushed through judicial reforms.
Jamaat files petition seeking restoration of caretaker government system
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has filed a review petition seeking reconsideration of the ruling that abolished the caretaker government system...
SC revives Jamaat鈥檚 appeal against party registration cancellation
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated the appeal of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami challenging the High Court verdict that had...
ZI Khan Panna granted bail, plaintiff for dropping him
The High Court on Monday granted pre-arrest bail to human rights defender and Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna in an attempted murder case.
SC retains power to remove judges
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday reinstated the constitutional provisions for Supreme Judicial Council, clearing the way for the removal of Supreme Court judges for...
Students block entire SC demanding resignation of HC judges
Several thousand students under the banner of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement on Wednesday blocked the Supreme Court Annex Bhaban demanding the resignation of High Court judges loyal to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina...
Speedy case disposal, SC appointment guidelines to be prioritised: JRC
The Judicial Reform Commission (JRC) announced on Monday that it will prioritize recommendations for the speedy disposal of pending lower court cases, reducing litigation costs, and formulating guidelines for the appointment of Supreme Court judges...
SC orders strict compliance with court edicts
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has issued a warning to all government authorities asking them to ensure strict compliance with court rulings and orders...
SC lawyers demand removal of 鈥榩olitically biased鈥� judges
A group of Supreme Court lawyers on Monday submitted a 鈥榗harter of demands鈥� to Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, demanding the resignation of judges accused of 鈥榩olitical bias and...
SC halts Sohel Rana鈥檚 bail
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the High Court鈥檚 interim bail order for Sohel Rana, the owner of Rana Plaza and former leader of the Awami League鈥檚 youth wing, Juba League...
SC halts Sohel Rana鈥檚 bail
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the High Court鈥檚 interim bail order for Sohel Rana, the owner of Rana Plaza and former leader of the Awami League鈥檚 youth wing, Juba League.
SC declines to stay HC order for appointing receiver for Beximco
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay a High Court order asking the governor of Bangladesh Bank to appoint a receiver to manage the affairs of...
Legal notice served on Uber and Pathao
Supreme Court lawyer Masud Ahmed on Sunday served a legal notice on ridesharing companies Uber and Pathao, accusing them of embezzling and laundering approximately...
S Alam鈥檚 sons accused of legalising money
A Supreme Court lawyer has lodged a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), seeking legal action against the two sons of controversial businessman Mohammad Saiful Alam, chairman of...
SC launches help desk to assist justice seekers
The Supreme Court on Wednesday introduced a help desk to assist justice seekers facing difficulties in accessing services from various sections of the Supreme Court Registrar鈥檚 Office...