Verdict on validity of 15th Amendment ending caretaker system due today
Verdict on validity of 15th Amendment ending caretaker system due today

The High Court is scheduled to announce its decision on Tuesday regarding the legality of the 15th amendment to the Constitution, which ended the caretaker government system. The bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debashish Roy Chowdhury will pronounce the verdict as hearings concluded...

Air pollution: Dhaka 5th worst city in the world
Air pollution: Dhaka 5th worst city in the world

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 200 at 10:30 am today(Monday). Dhakas air was classified as unhealthy, according to the air quality and pollution city ranking. Indias Delhi and Pakistans...

China's President to attend Macau 25th handover anniversary next week
China's President to attend Macau 25th handover anniversary next week

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Macau next week to attend an event celebrating 25 years since the former Portuguese colony was handed over to China, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday. Xi will also attend the inauguration of Macaus incoming administration and conduct an...

43% of population unable to afford essential healthcare
43% of population unable to afford essential healthcare

In the country, 43% of the population lacks the ability to access essential healthcare, while only 57% can afford itfar below the targets set by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). To achieve the SDGs, healthcare coverage must reach 80% by 2025 and 100% by 2030. Over the...

HC to deliver verdict on 15th Amendment on Dec 17
HC to deliver verdict on 15th Amendment on Dec 17

The High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on December 17 regarding two separate writ petitions challenging the constitutionality of the 15th Amendment of the Constitution, which abolished the non-party caretaker government system and made significant changes to the charter. The HC bench...

HC hearing on 15th amendment adjourned till Nov 6
HC hearing on 15th amendment adjourned till Nov 6

The High Court (HC) today adjourned the hearing on a rule questioning the legality of the 15th amendment to the constitution till November 6. A High Court Division bench, comprising Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury, issued the order after senior advocate Dr Sharif Bhuiyan...

BNP joins hearing on 15th Amendment validity
BNP joins hearing on 15th Amendment validity

BNP has joined the case challenging the validity of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution, following a review of the 13th Amendment. Partys Secretary General, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has been added as an intervener to present his views based on his application. On Tuesday, a High Court...

Rule hearing on legality of 15th amendment on Oct 30
Rule hearing on legality of 15th amendment on Oct 30

The rule hearing on the legality of the 15th amendment that scrapped the provision of caretaker government system in the constitution will be held at the High Court on October 30, reports BSS. A High Court bench comprising Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury today fixed...