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ACC allowed to contest Ershad’s appeal against conviction

The High Court on Tuesday allowed the Anti-Corruption Commission to be a party to an appeal filed by former president HM Ershad in 1992 against the trial court verdict that had sentenced him to three years in jail in a graft case. Full story

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ICT order today on Sayedee’s plea to get family’s care at hospital

The International Crimes Tribunal 1 on Tuesday posted for today its order on an application of detained Jamaat nayeb-e-amir Delwar Hossain Sayedee seeking permission for his family to attend him at hospital. Full story

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Framework ready for regularising pry schools

A panel, formed to look after the issue of regularising private registered and community primary schools, has finalised a framework. The framework, which has seven proposals, would be presented in a meeting... Full story

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Menon to resign from chair of standing committee if teacher’s demands not met

The chairman of the parliamentary standing committee for the education ministry, Rashed Khan Menon said on Tuesday that he would resign from the post of chairman if teacher’s demands were not met. Menon was speaking at a protest rally of... Full story

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Sylhet Nursing Institute closed for indefinite period

Sylhet Nursing Institute was declared closed for an indefinite period of time on Tuesday in the face of student demonstrations against conditions at the institution. Sources alleged that Shipra Chakrabarti... Full story

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Law minister trashes media report on govt interference with judiciary

Law minister Shafique Ahmed on Tuesday called baseless the media reports that the independence of the judiciary was affected by government interference. ‘The judiciary is independent and the judges are... Full story

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US does not support violence in Bangladesh: Nicholas Dean

Charge d’ Affairs of the United States Embassy in Bangladesh Nicholas Dean, on Tuesday said his country would not support any kind of violence in Bangladesh particularly in the readymade apparel industry. Full story

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Govt to use all available power units in Ramadan: Towfiq

Prime minister’s energy adviser Towfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury on Tuesday said the government would run all the power generation units available during Ramadan. Coming out of a meeting on strategy to ensure fuel supply... Full story

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Contempt rule against Mahmudur Rahman stayed

The Appellate Division on Tuesday stayed for eight weeks two orders a High Court bench asking Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman and others to appear before it to explain why contempt proceedings should... Full story

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Cross examination of Nutan’s son continues in Salauddin’s case

Nutan Chandra Sinha, the slain founder of Kundeshwari Oushadhalaya was brought up at an orphanage, his youngest son Prafulla Ranjan Sinha told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Tuesday during cross-examination... Full story

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3 killed in dyeing factory blast

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Zamir on ADB appeals panel

Muhammad Zamir, chief information commissioner, has been appointed as member of a new Independent Appeals Panel of the Asian Development Bank to strengthen its transparency. Full story

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AL lawmaker slates govt for taking no action

Awami League lawmaker Abdul Jalil on Tuesday came down heavily on the government for failing to take action against the people responsible for the share market debacle. Taking part in the general discussion on the... Full story

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Country’s largest social business event to be held

The country’s largest social business event will be held at North South University on June 29. The Professional Society for Social Business and North South University will jointly organise the programme, entitled ‘Social... Full story

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Khaleda’s Saudi tour reopens closed door: BNP

BNP on Tuesday said Khaleda Zia’s recent Saudi tour created an ample scope for Bangladesh to improve the crumbling relations between the two Muslim nations. Addressing a post-tour press briefing at the... Full story

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Mega river dredging plan underway: Ramesh

Water resources minister Ramesh Chandra Sen on Wednesday told parliament that his ministry had prepared a 15-year concept paper on increasing river navigability involving over Tk 5,000 crore. Full story

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5 more Bangladeshis held in Malaysia

Five more Bangladeshis were among 35 foreigners detained for illegal immigration and other offences during two raids carried out at Desa Aman Puri, Selayang and Metroprima, Kepong in Malaysia on June 23. Full story

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Jahanara Imam’s 18th death anni observed

The 18th death anniversary of Shaheed Janani Jahanara Imam was observed on Tuesday. Karmajibi Nari organised a discussion to mark her death at its office at Segun Bagicha in the city. Full story

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New Army Chief gets his rank

General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan has been officially adorned with the badge of the chief of Army Staff. Navy chief Vice Admiral ZU Ahmed and Air Force head Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari decorated Karim with the... Full story

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JS corrects ‘mistakes’ in transport authority act

Parliament has corrected mistakes in Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority Act, 2012, which was passed four months ago. The Act did not repeal its earlier laws, Dhaka Transport Coordination Board Act, 2001, meaning... Full story

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Legal aid given to over 30,000 poor: Shafique

Law minister Shafique Ahmed on Wednesday informed parliament the number of people that received free legal aid in three years, from 2009 to 2011. ‘Across the country 32,994 in total were provided legal assistance... Full story

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21 new ships for BSC by 2021

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation has planned to obtain 21 new ships by 2021 in an attempt to expand its business. Shipping minister Shajahan Khan disclosed the plan on Tuesday at the annual general meeting... Full story

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