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Writing verdict after retirement unconstitutional

Chief Justice (CJ) Surendra Kumar Sinha observed that writing copies of verdict after retirement is unconstitutional. “Some judges make abnormal delay in writing copies of verdict. And some judges continue to write copies of the verdict for a long period even after their retirement which is unlawful and unconstitutional,” the Chief Justice observed in a message marking the first anniversary of his taking oath of the office yesterday. The message was posted on the SC website. The judges of the Supreme Court take oath to protect and to guard the constitution and laws of the country. But after retirement, a judge is considered as a common man, and the oath he or she took becomes ineffective, the CJ said detailing his observation. “The…

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Cost up by Tk 446cr

The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) yesterday approved a proposal to raise…

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News

Democracy now sent into exile: BNP

BNP yesterday alleged that the country’s democracy has now been sent into exile. “Bangladesh is now on the verge of falling into danger. But we are going ahead in our effort to restore the democracy,” said BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir while talking…

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Metro

Gas crisis cripples life in port city

The prolonged gas crisis severely affected normal life of Chittagong as it has turned more acute in the port city in recent days. The supply of Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited (KGDCL) currently reduced at least 30 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) from the minimal level of supplying gas…

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Editorial

Taiwan chooses its first woman president

Taiwan has elected its first woman president Tsai Ing-wen who leads the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) which wants independence from China. In her victory speech, she vowed to preserve the status quo in relations with China, adding Beijing must respect Taiwan's democracy and both sides must…

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Op-ed

Women, climate change and food security

Food is a basic human right. Yet approximately 1.5 billion people in the world live on less than $1 a day, and every 3.6 seconds someone dies of hunger. Poverty, hunger, and malnutrition silently kill people and take away their ability to work and learn. So, adequate food, including access to land to…

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Business

Dhaka demands fair prices for RMG products

Bangladesh has laid emphasis on getting logical prices for its readymade garment (RMG) products from international buyers to ensure continued improvement of the sector in terms of safety, security and workers’ rights. “We are making improvements..... I make a request so that we get logical…

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Worldwide

Unity govt formed in Libya

AFP, Libya: A Libyan unity government was formed Tuesday under a UN-brokered deal aimed at ending years of bloodshed, but it was unclear whether the leaders have wide support from the warring sides. World powers are appealing to the country's rival parliaments to back the new administration to end…

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Dhakalive

Hasan Imam to receive lifetime achievement award

Famed actor, director and cultural personality Syed Hasan Imam, for his immense contributions over the years to the field of culture and entertainment, will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award. The momentous occasion is set to take place during the upcoming ‘Lux RTV Star Award 2015’,…

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Sports

A new look Bangladesh to play 3rd T20

A number of newcomers and inexperienced players are set to give the Bangladesh a new look in the third match against Zimbabwe as the experiment will be going on to create a new options and a core group ahead of the Asia Cup and World T20. Even though it would be a risky venture, Bangladesh are confident…

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Nationwide

Bus services suspended

Direct bus communication between Dhaka and Pabna via Shahzadpur, Ullapara and Sirajganj has remained suspended over transport workers’ unrest. Sources said a hitch has developed between drivers and helpers of Sabbir Paribahon of Shahzadpur and Razdut Paribahan of Pabna over plying their buses…

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Ancient brick fort excavated in Nilphamari

A team of archaeologists has recently excavated an ancient brick-built fort-like structure at Dharma Pal Garh site in Jaldhaka upazila of Nilphamari district. Naheed Sultana, regional director of the department of archaeology, said the structures were constructed around 1,000 years ago. “The fort…

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Panorama

A lamb, lionised!

In the midnight hours of April 29, 1912, an alarm went up on the ‘yard three’ wing of the Cellular Jail in Port Blair. Warden Gulmir, stationed at the jail’s central tower, rushed to the wing and shined a hurricane lamp through the iron-barred door of cell 82. He found the bed empty.…

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