DU-JUB campuses in uproar demanding Lucky Akhter’s arrest

DU-JUB campuses in uproar Dhaka University (DU) and Jagannath University (JU) campuses erupted in protests on Tuesday night demanding the arrest and trial of Lucky Akhter, the former president of Bangladesh Chhatra Union and famous for his sloganeering of Ganajagaran Mancha. Students protested against the attack on the police and demanded the arrest of supporters of fascism. The students started a protest procession from various halls on the DU campus at around 1:45 am. Later, they took up positions at Shahbagh and raised slogans including ‘La te Lucky, tui Hasina…

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High Court orders Magura incident trial to be completed

High Court orders Magura incident trial to be completed within 180 days The High Court’s decisive intervention in the Magura child abuse case underscores the judiciary’s commitment to swift and effective justice in cases of heinous crimes against minors. Recognizing the urgency and gravity of the situation, the court has mandated that the trial be concluded within a strict timeframe of 180 days, a directive aimed at preventing undue delays and ensuring timely redressal for the victim. The order, issued by the High Court bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and…

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