Case backlog climbs to 48.55 lakh
The Daily Star (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
The number of pending cases in courts across the country rose by more than one lakh between March 31 and June 30 this year, adding to the suffering of justice seekers.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- At the end of June, 48.55 lakh cases were pending, up from 47.42 lakh at the end of March, according to Supreme Court records.
- The backlog grew despite the disposal of 3.45 lakh cases during the period, as new filings continued to outpace disposals.
- Karuna Sarker, detained from Narayanganj in connection with a murder case, filed a bail petition with the High Court on February 23, 2026.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | March 31 | “The number of pending cases in courts across the country rose by more than one lakh between March 31 and June 30 this year, adding to the suffering of justice seekers.” |
Figure | 48.55 lakh | “At the end of June, 48.55 lakh cases were pending, up from 47.42 lakh at the end of March, according to Supreme Court records.” |
Figure | 3.45 lakh | “The backlog grew despite the disposal of 3.45 lakh cases during the period, as new filings continued to outpace disposals.” |
Date | February 23, 2026 | “Karuna Sarker, detained from Narayanganj in connection with a murder case, filed a bail petition with the High Court on February 23, 2026.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.
“Legal experts say the mounting backlog means prolonged detention, delayed justice and growing financial and emotional costs for litigants.”
A large log to burn at the back of a fire.
“The backlog grew despite the disposal of 3.45 lakh cases during the period, as new filings continued to outpace disposals.”
To go faster than; to exceed the pace of.
“The backlog grew despite the disposal of 3.45 lakh cases during the period, as new filings continued to outpace disposals.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The number of pending cases in courts across the country rose by more than one lakh between March 31 and June 30 this year, adding to the suffering of justice seekers.
At the end of June, 48.55 lakh cases were pending, up from 47.42 lakh at the end of March, according to Supreme Court records.
The backlog grew despite the disposal of 3.45 lakh cases during the period, as new filings continued to outpace disposals.
Legal experts say the mounting backlog means prolonged detention, delayed justice and growing financial and emotional costs for litigants.
A part of a report by The Daily Star (National).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.At the end of June, _____ cases were pending, up from 47.42 lakh at the end of March, according to Supreme Court records.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The number of pending _____ in courts across the country rose by more than one lakh between March 31 and June 30 this year, adding to the suffering of justice seekers.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The backlog grew despite the disposal of 5.18 lakh cases during the period, as new filings continued to outpace disposals.
4.Legal experts say the mounting backlog means prolonged detention, delayed justice and growing financial and emotional costs for litigants.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Courts & justice
Some people say it is better for a guilty person to go free than for an innocent person to be punished. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
Log in to submit your writing and get feedback.
পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।