Justice for mass killing demanded
The Democratic Students鈥� Alliance on Wednesday afternoon held a demonstration demanding justice for mass killings during the July uprising, and financial assistance for families of the martyrs...
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Eggs hurled at HC judges for remarks on Zia
A group of lawyers disrupted a High Court session of Justice Md Ashraful Kamal and his fellow judge Kazi Waliul Islam hurling eggs and shouting at them that compelled them to leave the courtroom on Wednesday...
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...
Ex-CJ Ruhul Amin dies
Former chief justice Md Ruhul Amin died of old-age complications at Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka at 4.30am Sunday. He was 83.
Reform should attend to class bias in justice delivery system
THIS is unfortunate that 12 years after the Tazreen Fashions fire that left at least 119 workers dead and 176 more workers injured on November 24, 2012, the victims and affected families are still denied justice. After the fire, the media reported violations of labour law, including the storage of flammable substances on factory premises, a lack of fire exits...
Family wants justice over beating JL activist to death
Family members and relatives of a Jubo League activist who was beaten to death on October 26 urged the government to ensure justice for the murder...
Ex-CJ Fazlul Karim dies
Former chief justice Mohammad Fazlul Karim died of old-age complications at a Dhaka hospital early Saturday. He was 81.
Man freed after 12 years at CJ鈥檚 intervention
After spending 12 years in Kashimpur High Security Central Jail despite a High Court acquittal, Shukur Ali, a man from Bikrampur of Munshiganj, finally walked free on Monday.
CJ orders probe into 12-year detention of acquitted man
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Friday directed an investigation into the prolonged detention of Shukur Ali, a man from Munshiganj who has been languishing in Kashimpur High Security Central Jail...
Ireland to join South Africa ICJ 鈥榞enocide鈥� case against Israel
Ireland intends to join South Africa鈥檚 case against Israel at the International Court of Justice before the end of the year, its foreign minister said on Thursday.
Commission demanded for ensuring justice
Families of the victims of the February 25鈥�26, 2009 rebellion in the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles and sacked BDR members on Saturday demanded a commission to ensure punishment for actual perpetrators...
S Africa files 鈥榚vidence鈥� of 鈥榞enocide鈥� by Israel in ICJ case
South Africa has filed 鈥榚vidence鈥� of a 鈥榞enocide鈥� committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip with the International Court of Justice, the office of president Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday.
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...
CJ to keep 12 HC judges off court amid student protests
The Supreme Court administration announced on Wednesday that 12 High Court judges would be kept out of the court and placed on leave starting from October 20, following...
CJ urges all to continue fight against injustice
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Sunday called upon the country people to work together against the society鈥檚 injustice and discrimination rising above communal narrowness...
Chief justice鈥檚 residence set to become archaeological site
The chief justice鈥檚 residence on 19 Hare Road, a building rich in historical significance, is set to become an archaeological site.
Law secy Golam Rabbani goes into retirement
Law and justice division secretary Md Golam Rabbani went into retirement on Wednesday...
Strengthening institutions for justice
THE 16th goal of the Sustainable Development Goals is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Although this goal of the SDGs comes rather late on the list, it encompasses many issues and covers a country鈥檚 main institutions. In fact, ensuring justice for people has become a real challenge for the current world. Moreover, building accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels is not an easy affair...
Justice for July massacre
THE July-August uprising, which courageously stood against the oppressive Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League regime, led to the fall of a government many considered authoritarian. However, this victory came at a tremendous cost, with thousands of lives lost, many of them young protesters who made the ultimate sacrifice...
Justice seekers face hurdle in absence of PPs, GPs
Justice seekers across the country are facing prolonged delays due to the persistent absence of public prosecutors and government pleaders, appointed under the overthrown Awami League regime, from lower courts since the fall of the AL government amid a student-mass uprising on August 5...
Adaptation finance is key to climate justice
ADAPTATION finance stands at the heart of one of the gravest challenges confronting the global community 鈥� how to shield vulnerable nations from the worsening impacts of climate change. Yet, the current global financial framework remains inadequate, perpetuating a cycle of debt and dependence for countries already grappling with severe...
Justice for violence demanded
The University Teachers鈥� Network on Saturday held a protest rally demanding justice for those who were victims of violence, attacks, and murders on campuses and in the hills...
Justice in post-dictatorship Bangladesh
IN THE aftermath of Bangladesh鈥檚 15-year dictatorship, the country finds itself grappling with the complexities of transitioning from autocratic rule to a democratic and just society. The fall of the regime, brought about by the July student-mass uprising, marked the end of a dark chapter in the nation鈥檚 history, where corruption, political oppression, and a lack...
Citizens can鈥檛 take law into their own hands: adviser
Home affairs adviser lieutenant general (retired) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday emphasised the need to raise public awareness about mob justice, saying...
Asif Nazrul warns of immediate action against mob justice
Law, justice, and parliamentary affairs adviser Asif Nazrul on Thursday said that the interim government would take immediate action against those involved in mob justice, warning that no...
Justice Manik shown arrested in six murder cases
Former justice AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik has been shown arrested in six separate murder cases in Dhaka...
Golam Rabbani becomes law secretary
Md Golam Rabbani has been appointed as the full secretary of the Law and Justice Division of the law ministry...
India鈥檚 top court pauses 鈥榖ulldozer justice鈥�
India鈥檚 top court ordered authorities on Tuesday to pause demolishing private property as punitive action against people accused of criminal activity, condemning the so-called 鈥榖ulldozer justice鈥�.
Justice Mustafa Zaman鈥檚 mother passes away
Rokeya Begum, the mother of the High Court Division Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at a hospital in Mymensingh.