Chief Justice (CJ) Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed has stated that efforts are underway to safeguard the judiciary from political influence and restore public confidence in the judicial system.
He made these remarks as the chief guest at a seminar titled “Upholding Environmental Justice: Role of Judges for a Sustainable Future”, organised by the Bangladesh Supreme Court at the Ruposhi Bangla Ballroom of Hotel Intercontinental on Monday.
"Article 116 of our Constitution was originally introduced to ensure judicial independence. However, the Fourth Amendment altered this provision, limiting judicial autonomy and disrupting the balance of powers," the Chief Justice explained.
Probe report in Sagar-Runi murder case April 15
A court here today set April 15 for filing a probe report in the sensational case lodged over the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, extending the deadline for the submission of the report for the 116th time.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate MA Azharul Islam passed the order, allowing a time plea of the prosecution as the investigation agency failed to submit the report on Sunday.
Atiur, Barakat sued among 23 others
ACC Deputy Director Md Nazmul Hossain filed the case on Thursday, accusing the individuals of fraud and forgery in collusion with bank officials.
Among the accused are former deputy governor-2 Abu Hena Mohammad Razi Hasan, former assistant director Ismat Ara Begum, former...
Drives like Mohammadpur to continue to save people’s lives, property: ISPR
The joint forces conducted the operation around 12:30am after being tipped-off that muggers were preparing, said the ISPR in a media release.
Upon receiving information, a team of the joint forces rushed to the spot and cordoned off the two ends of a lane in the area, the media release added.
Sensing the pr...
Khaleda, 7 others acquitted in Niko graft case
On February 5, the recording of the testimony from the witnesses ended while 39 out of 68 witnesses gave their testimonies.
On December 9, 2007, the Anti-Co...
Hasina charged with murder for firing from helicopter
The court accepted the statement of the plaintiff and ordered Mohammadpur Police Station to register the complaint as a first information report (FIR).
The other accused in the c...
