High Court - October 16, 2026

Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury Takes Oath as Permanent Judge of High Court Division

Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury was sworn in as a permanent judge of the High Court Division on Thursday.

HC Directs Action against Transport Associations Calling Hartals over Court Judgments

The High Court (HC) has formally ruled that any work stoppage or hartal declared in protest against a judicial verdict is entirely unlawful, directing the administration to initiate strict measures

No Sleeper Buses Can Be Operated Without BRTA Permission: High Court

The High Court has turned down an application by the Bus Owners' Association seeking permission to operate sleeper buses on highways, stating that only buses permitted by the Bangladesh Road

High Court Orders Freezing of S Alam's 81.92pc Shares in Islami Bank

The High Court has ordered the freezing of 81.92 percent shares held by the S Alam Group in Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC.

HC Upholds Death Sentence of Hitu Sheikh in Asiya Rape-Murder Case, Acquits 3

The High Court on Monday affirmed the capital punishment of Hitu Sheikh regarding the widely discussed litigation registered concerning the sexual assault and homicide of eight-year-old Asiya situated in Magura. A

High Court Verdict in Magura Child Ashia Murder Case Set for Today

The High Court verdict in the widely discussed murder and rape case of eight-year-old Ashia from Magura is scheduled to be delivered today (August 31). The High Court bench of Justice

HC Sets Aug 31 for Verdict in Magura Child Rape-Murder Case

The High Court (HC) on Tuesday set August 31 for pronouncing its judgment on the death reference and jail appeals in the case filed over the rape and murder of

HC Upholds Death Penalty for 2, Commutes 4 to Life in Nusrat Murder Case

The High Court on Monday upheld the death sentences of two convicts while commuting the capital punishment of four others to life imprisonment in the murder case of madrasa student

HC Clears 62,637 Old Cases in 12 Days, Boosting Public Confidence in Judiciary

High Court (HC) has disposed of 62,637 old cases in just 12 working days, marking a significant stride toward reducing case backlogs and ensuring speedy justice, a development expected to

Indian HC Summons Delhi Police Following Allegations of Surveillance on Proteste

The Delhi High Court has summoned the Delhi Police in response to allegations of unlawful surveillance targeting demonstrators gathered at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. The court has sought clarification

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