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Life term means jail unto death: CJ

Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha yesterday said life sentence means imprisonment until death, sparking debate among legal experts. During a visit to Kashimpur Jail in Gazipur, the chief justice said there was some confusion over the meaning of the term ‘life imprisonment’ and clarified it by saying that it means imprisonment until death. Advocate Khandaker Mahbub Hossain, former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, said life imprisonment refers to a 30-year term in jail as per Section 57 of the Penal Code. He also said such comments should not be made before cancelling or bringing an amendment to the Penal Code. An amendment to the law should be made and only then one can comment on it, he told The Independent. However,…

Front Page

Wasim fired at Mitu: CMP

Two people arrested on charge of murdering Mahamuda Khanam Mitu, wife of Police Superintendent Babul…

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News

WB okays $150m for heath sector dev

The World Bank has approved US$ 150 million in additional financing to help Bangladesh strengthen its health system and improve healthcare services, particularly for the poor, reports UNB. This additional financing to the Health Sector Development Program will continue support to implement the government’s…

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Metro

Heavy rush in Ctg markets

Shopping has gained momentum in Chittagong with the approaching Eid-ul-Fitr. People from all walks of life thronged the streets for shopping. Affluent people flocked to the malls, especially Mimi Super Market, Afmi Plaza, Sanmar Ocean City, Akteruzzaman Centre, Yunusco City Centre, and Amin Centre,…

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Editorial

US-Bangla cooperation to fight terrorism

The fifth partnership dialogue to combat terrorism between Dhaka and Washington came against the backdrop of a wave of killings of a number of activists and religious minorities since February last year. However, the decision to amplify cooperation on matters of counterterrorism that began in Washington…

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Op-ed

Arrest, detention and the constitution

The Constitution of Bangladesh is firm on the protection and respect for fundamental human rights, equality for the citizen. With regards to arrest and detention, the most important constitutional safeguards are incorporated under Articles 27, 31, 33 and 35 of the Constitution of Bangladesh. While Article…

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Miscellaneous

Dhaka, Tokyo to ink deals on 6 major projects

Bangladesh and Japan will sign deals on six projects under 37th Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan package in the capital on June 29, reports BSS. The projects are: Jamuna Railway Bridge Construction Project, Cross-Border Road Network Improvement Project (Bangladesh), Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit…

‘Desired progress possible thru implementing new budget’

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Business

Ensuring priority for local software companies first challenge

There are two major challenges in front of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS). One is controlling the domestic market and the other is ensuring participation of local companies in software tender by bringing some changes in government policy. The newly elected Digital…

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Worldwide

Iraq forces take full control of Fallujah

AFP, FALLUJAH, Iraq: Iraqi forces took the Islamic State group’s last positions in the city of Fallujah Sunday, establishing full control over one of the jihadists’ most emblematic bastions after a month-long operation. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi had already declared victory on June…

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Dhakalive

Apurba, Mithila pair up again in tele-drama with different story

According to talented actress Mithila, Eid special tele-drama ‘Flipper’ is her best work for this Eid, in which she paired up with popular actor Apurba. DhakaLive has news that Mithila and Apurba have worked together once again through the tele-drama, scripted by Mir Shariful Karim Shraban…

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Sports

Arambagh eye to topple Abahani for maiden title

In a bid to celebrate the Walton Federation Cup title Abahani Limited and Arambagh Krira Sangha will face each other today at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. The match will kick off at 3:30pm while BTV World will telecast live the match. The champions team will receive Taka 5,00,000 and the runners…

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Nationwide

Barind people get safe drinking water

RAJSHAHI: With continuous efforts and implementation of some schemes, many villagers in the region including its high barind tract are getting safe drinking water for over last one decade, reports BSS. The Barind Multipurpose Develop-ment Authority (BMDA) has been supplying arsenic-free drinking water…

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Backpage

Massive tremor may hit country ‘by 2018’

Experts fear that a massive tremor may hit Bangladesh by 2018 as the country lies in a seismic zone where big tremors hit every 100 years. In 1918, a massive earthquake had hit Sreemangal in Sylhet. Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet face a big risk of quakes. If a huge temblor hits these cities now, around…

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Panorama

Brexit: What does it mean for British holidaymakers travelling to Europe?

Our most intense engagement with Europe is when we holiday there. With the peak travel season about to begin, millions of British holidaymakers are set to discover the immediate effects of the Leave vote in pushing up prices abroad. Longer term, there will be more big changes. Will holidays cost more?…

Is Narendra Modi’s government unravelling?

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