Law & Court

Asiya rape-murder case: Magura court sets May 17 for verdict

Staff Correspondent: A Magura court on Tuesday set May 17 to deliver the much-talked-about verdict in the sensational rape and murder case of eight-year-old Asiya. Judge Md Zahid Hasan of

Zubaida files petition challenging sentence in graft case

Staff Correspondent: Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, on Tuesday submitted an appeal with the High Court (HC) against her three-year jail sentence in a graft

Ex-mayor Ivy sent to jail

Staff Correspondent: A court in Narayanganj on Friday sent former city corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy to jail in a case filed for killing one Minarul in Siddhirganj. Narayanganj Senior

Case filed against Hasina, Ex-CECs for holding fake elections

Staff Correspondent: A case has been filed at the Narayanganj District Judge Court against ousted fascist Sheikh Hasina, several former chief election commissioners and high-profile individuals, accusing them of holding

2 sent to Sirajganj prison for rape allegation

Staff Reporter: Police arrested two persons from Circuit House area in Sirajganj town on Wednesday evening on charge of abducting and aiding to rape a class-IX student on her way

10 Chowhali teachers sent to jail

Chowhali Correspondent: 10 teachers, who were arrested on Wednesday for manipulation in SSC exam in Chowhali, were sent to Jail through a court in Sirajganj on Thursday. Police arrested them