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Qamrul, Mozammel violate oaths

The Supreme Court yesterday released the full judgement in a contempt of court case against Food Minister Qamrul Islam and Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq, saying that the two had breached their oath of office to preserve, protect and defend the constitution by questioning the authority of the judiciary. “We have come to a clear finding that the respondents before us have acted in violation of law, which is a violation of the constitution and they are consequently in breach of their oath of office to preserve, protect and defend the constitution,” said majority of an eight-member bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha. The bench, however, said, “What will be the consequence…

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Mir Quasem again seeks time for mercy plea

Death-row war crimes convict Mir Quasem Ali yesterday sought more time to decide on seeking presidential…

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News

5,500MW more electricity in next 10 years: Nasrul

The government will create a new ‘power hub’ through re-structuring of three existing power stations in Ghorasal (Narsingdi), Baghabari (Sirajganj) and Goalpara (Khulna) to generate 5500 MW of electricity in the next 10 years, reports UNB. State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid…

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Metro

Stress on ICT based edn to face global challenge

KHULNA: Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid yesterday said that government stressed the need for ICT based education for the new generation to face global challenge of 21st century, reports BSS. “The government has attached its highest priority on education across the country to expedite the…

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Editorial

Should a fertiliser factory make a defective start?

It is often said that the beginning is the most important part of any work, but if there are identified potential errors in the beginning of a big-scale task, it is better to rethink many times before beginning it. And it is not happening in the case of launching of Sylhet’s Shahjalal Fertiliser…

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Op-ed

Rio Olympics and insecure mindsets

I was really sad to hear about the death of Abdullah Al Mamun so soon after his daughter’s huge triumph at the Rio Olympics. However, the hullabaloo surrounding the performance of the rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun, who won the Gold at Women's individual all-around, perplexed this writer…

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Miscellaneous

Foreign minister joins Indian Ocean Confce in Singapore

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali left Dhaka for Singapore yesterday to attend the two-day Indian Ocean Conference 2016, reports UNB. India Foundation is organising the event began at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, said an official at the Foreign Ministry. Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic…

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Business

PM opens ‘Shimanto Bank’ for BGB members

Shimanto Bank, a bank for the members of Border Guard Bangladesh’s (BGB), was formally launched yesterday for their welfare, reports UNB. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurated the bank at a ceremony at Fazlur Rahman Khondoker Auditorium at BGB Headquarters in the capital. The Prime…

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Worldwide

Powerful militia storms out of Myanmar peace talks

AFP, NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar: Delegates from one of Myanmar’s most heavily armed ethnic groups stormed out of peace talks on Thursday in an early blow to a landmark gathering aimed at ushering in a new era of peace. The five-day conference in the capital Naypyidaw has been hailed as the best chance…

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Dhakalive

Who will be facing Dhaka Dholoks at grand finale?

As expected, the second semi final of the ‘7up Musical Premier League’ has already been the talk of the town for the past two days. Following on the win of Dhaka Dholoks against Sylhet Sargams at the previous semi final, the entire nation is now waiting with fingers crossed to find out the…

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Sports

Walsh’s presence to inspire local pacers

As Courtney Walsh’s inclusion in Bangladesh team set up has brought up joyous mood, given his high profile image, there is slight confusion because of his inexperience in coaching job with any national team. The record wicket-taker for West Indies with 519 wickets to his name, Walsh, also a great…

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Nationwide

Encroachers grab abandoned rly track

An abandoned railway line from the border town of Chilahati in Domar upazila of Nilphamari district to the no-man’s land, some 7km long, is gradually being encroached upon through the erection of various kinds of makeshift structures. Reliable sources disclosed that before 1965,…

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Khaleda urges leaders to shun differences

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday called upon the party leaders and activists to work together and get united by shunning all differences among them. “The party got a batch of new and youthful leaders. The party leaders and activists should hold no differences at this critical juncture and…

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Panorama

Beijing’s new silk road to europe

In Kashgar, on the western edge of the Peoples' Republic of China, the view is reminiscent of the Bible and the days when the ancient Silk Road began to take shape here in the 1st century B.C. Today, the government plans to use Kashgar as the starting point for a new, global trade route -- but at…

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