Surendra Kumar Sinha

SK Sinha's conviction: Not a good day for judiciary, says Law Minister

Regarding former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha's conviction in a money laundering case today, Law Minister Anisul Huq has said it is not a good day for the judiciary.

Sinha granted political asylum in US, claim media reports

The US State Department on Saturday reportedly approved an application of former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha for political asylum.

ACC to probe Sinha for 'graft, power abuse'

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will be investigating the case filed against former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on the charge of misuse of power and corruption.

Sinha to be brought back: Law minister

Claiming that former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has no allegiance towards the country, Law Minister Anisul Huq says he will be brought back home through a legal process.

Ex-CJ Sinha seeks political asylum in US

Former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on Saturday said he had sought political asylum in the United States.

ACC to probe money laundering allegations against Sinha's brother

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to investigate an allegation of money laundering against Ananta Kumar Sinha, the younger brother of former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha.

Suspicious Transaction: ACC quizzes ex-MD of Farmers Bank, 5 others

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday quizzed six people, including former managing director of Farmers Bank SK M Shamim, for around six hours in connection with an ongoing enquiry into “suspicious transaction of Tk 4 crore in a bank”.

Sinha's remarks about judiciary unacceptable: AG

The unseemly remarks on the apex court's judges made by former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha in his recently published autobiography have damaged the image of the judiciary, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said yesterday, terming Sinha's comments “unacceptable”.

'Fictitious'

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday dismissed as “fictitious” former Chief Justice SK Sinha's allegations against the government.

September 27, 2018
September 27, 2018

Suspicious Transaction: ACC quizzes ex-MD of Farmers Bank, 5 others

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday quizzed six people, including former managing director of Farmers Bank SK M Shamim, for around six hours in connection with an ongoing enquiry into “suspicious transaction of Tk 4 crore in a bank”.

September 26, 2018
September 26, 2018

Sinha's remarks about judiciary unacceptable: AG

The unseemly remarks on the apex court's judges made by former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha in his recently published autobiography have damaged the image of the judiciary, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said yesterday, terming Sinha's comments “unacceptable”.

September 21, 2018
September 21, 2018

'Fictitious'

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday dismissed as “fictitious” former Chief Justice SK Sinha's allegations against the government.

September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018

Former CJ SK Sinha's book hits shelves

An autobiography of former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha titled “A Broken Dream: Rule of Law, Human Rights and Democracy” came out on Sunday.

November 13, 2017
November 13, 2017

CJ's resignation

This is the first time that a Chief Justice has tendered his resignation. That we feel is the most honourable course for him to take since he was left with no other option. But the antecedents to his departure have indeed left a bad taste in the mouth.

November 13, 2017
November 13, 2017

Judiciary relieved of burden

Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha's resignation has relieved the judiciary of a burden, Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said yesterday.

November 12, 2017
November 12, 2017

Forced to quit: BNP No pressure: AL

The ruling Awami League thinks Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has stepped down considering his health while its archrival BNP has alleged that he was forced to resign.

October 15, 2017
October 15, 2017

ACC can probe allegations against Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will investigate the allegations raised against Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha.

October 14, 2017
October 14, 2017

I’m not sick

Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha last night said he was not sick as he left the country for Australia, contradicting the government's claim that he went on leave on health grounds earlier this month.

October 12, 2017
October 12, 2017

Govt issues gazette notification on chief justice’s going abroad on leave

The law ministry issues a gazette notification on the government order about Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha’s leaving for Australia on leave.