High Court

High Court questions key provisions of Bangladesh’s MIDA Act

Petitioners say the law could reshape Moheshkhali’s land, livelihoods and environmental oversight without adequate public consultation, procedural safeguards or...

Bangladesh court declares Narsingdi agro factory clearance illegal

The ruling follows a BELA petition challenging regulatory failures, pollution concerns and an environmental clearance issued to the factory...

High Court seeks safe water report for Satkhira’s Shyamnagar residents

The order follows a writ petition citing salinity, falling groundwater levels and long journeys by residents, including women and...

High Court seeks government response over protection of Chakaria Sundarbans

BELA challenged long-standing government actions affecting the Chakaria Sundarbans, arguing that authorities ignored legal obligations to recover and conserve...

High Court seeks explanation over pollution of three rivers in Bogura

The High Court has sought explanations over unchecked industrial pollution in three Bogura rivers, amid allegations of ecological damage,...

Bangladesh HC declares secrecy over polluters illegal, orders public disclosure

The High Court has ordered Bangladesh’s Department of Environment to publicly disclose names of polluting establishments, striking down a...

High Court orders action over illegal silica mining in Habiganj

Bangladesh’s High Court has ordered authorities to stop illegal silica sand mining in Habiganj, assess environmental and economic damage,...

Writ that sought Saint Martin’s travel restriction withdrawal binned

Saint Martin inhabitant Abdul Malik filed the plea on November 18 The High Court (HC) has scrapped a writ petition...