BNP-Backed Lawyers Create Chaos in Court Following Bail International Rights Group Slams ‘Direct Assault’ on Independence of Judiciary

Paris-based international human rights organization Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) has strongly condemned the alleged “misconduct” by BNP-aligned lawyers at the Barishal Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court centering on the bail of Awami League leaders. The organization described the incident as a “direct attack” on democracy, the rule of law, and the independence of the judiciary.

Result Cancellation Triggers Bar Council Protest; Vice-Chair Blames Judicial Officer

A group of candidates who had passed the Bangladesh Bar Council enrolment examinations with grace marks staged protests on Monday after their results were cancelled amid an escalating controversy.

Chief Prosecutor Warns Defence Lawyer Amid Heated ICT-1 Clash

A heated exchange occurred yesterday at Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal-1 as Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam warned defence lawyer Nazneen Nahar she could face charges, sparking allegations over interrogation procedures and legal rights.

Five European Organizations Call for Action Against Politically Motivated Trials in Bangladesh

Five international organizations in Europe have condemned the verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal against Sheikh Hasina. The organizations have called for global action to stop politically motivated trials in Bangladesh.

HRW: Trial of Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Kamal Trial Failed to Meet International Fair-Trial Standards

The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has sentenced ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death for crimes against humanity committed during the student-led July Uprising of 2024. The trial, conducted in their absence, failed to meet international standards of justice, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed concern.

DMP Commissioner says instructions to open fire on violent attackers are lawful

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjad Ali has instructed police to open fire if anyone attempts to set vehicles on fire or throw cocktails in a manner that endangers lives and property.

21 High Court Judges Take Oath in Bangladesh

Twenty-one of the 22 judges permanently appointed to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court have taken their oath of office. One judge, who was ill, is scheduled to take the oath at a later date, according to the Registrar’s office.

High Court Regularises 22 Judges, One Excluded

On Tuesday, the President of Bangladesh approved the permanent appointments of 22 additional judges to the High Court Division of the Supreme Court. These judges were initially sworn in for two-year terms in October 2024, and their regularisation marks their transition to permanent positions.

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Accused of Targeting Lawyers and Undermining Rule of Law

A JusticeMakers Bangladesh report alleges that Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus’s interim government has persecuted over 800 lawyers through arrests, fabricated cases, and intimidation, raising concerns about judicial independence and human rights in Bangladesh.

28, Including Ex-DGFI & RAB Officers, Charged with Crimes Against Humanity

The International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday filed crimes against humanity charges against 28 individuals, including 25 former senior officers of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), alleging their roles in enforced disappearances and torture under their command.