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SC Dismisses Writ Challenging President Shahabuddin’s Election, Imposes Tk 1 Lakh Fine!

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Appellate Division of Supreme Court slams “illogical” writ petition, fines petitioner Tk 1 Lakh.

In a groundbreaking verdict, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court rejected a writ petition challenging the legality of Md Shahabuddin’s election as the country’s president. Led by Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique, the eight-member bench passed the order, delivering a resounding blow to the petitioner Advocate MA Aziz. Citing the frivolous nature of the writ petition, the court imposed a hefty fine of Tk 1 lakh, emphasizing that the petitioner had wasted the court’s valuable time.

The esteemed bench consisted of Justice Md. Nuruzzaman, Justice Obaidul Hassan, Justice Borhanuddin, Justice M. Enayetur Rahim, Justice Md. Ashfaqul Islam, Justice Md. Abu Zafor Siddique, and Justice Jahangir Hossain. During the proceedings, Advocate MA Aziz Khan represented the petitioner, while Attorney General MA Amin Uddin defended the state’s interests.

The saga began on March 7 when a writ petition was filed challenging the legality of the election process and the publication of the gazette notification by the Election Commission regarding Shahabuddin’s presidency. Seeking a stay order on the operation of the gazette notification, the petitioner aimed to challenge the legitimacy of the entire electoral process.

However, on March 15, the High Court rejected the writ petition, prompting an appeal to be filed against the HC’s decision on March 21. Now, with the Appellate Division’s resolute stance, the writ petition has been definitively dismissed, leaving Shahabuddin’s election untouched.

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Rain and Gusty Winds Likely in Major Divisions: Met

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Rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds, are expected to occur at one or two places across seven divisions in the next 24 hours starting from 9 am today.

According to a meteorological office release, “Rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind, are likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy skies elsewhere across the country.”

A trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas, while a seasonal low lies over the South Bay.

On Wednesday, the country recorded a maximum temperature of 36.5°C at Rangamati, while the minimum temperature today was recorded at 18.2°C in Nikli.

The maximum rainfall for the last twenty-four hours until 6 am today was recorded at 17 millimeters (mm) in Chandpur.

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Dhaka Metro Extends Operating Hours

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In a significant move to improve late-night transportation accessibility, the Dhaka Metro Rail has announced an extension of its operating hours. As of today, the service will run an additional hour beyond its previous closing time, concluding at 9:40 pm.

MAN Siddique, the Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), clarified that this decision is in direct response to the growing public demand for extended metro service hours. The announcement, made on March 25, signifies a crucial shift in the metro’s schedule to better serve late-evening commuters.

Under the new timetable, the last train from the Motijheel station will depart at 9:40 pm, while the final departure from the Uttara terminal is scheduled for 9:20 pm. This adjustment will introduce trains departing every 12 minutes during the additional service hour, adding 10 trains to the daily rotation.

With this extension, the total number of daily metro trips will increase from 184 to 194, demonstrating DMTCL’s dedication to enhancing public transportation accessibility and convenience.

Prior to this modification, Dhaka Metro Rail’s operating hours were from 7 am to 8:40 pm. During peak hours, trains ran every 8 minutes—from 7 am to 11:30 am and 2 pm to 8 pm—while during off-peak periods, between 11 am and 2:30 pm, the frequency was every 12 minutes. This schedule adjustment is expected to greatly benefit metro users in Dhaka by offering more flexible travel options in the evening.

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Environment Minister Praises Bangabandhu’s Environmental Vision

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Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury highlighted Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s visionary approach to environment-friendly development in Bangladesh.

“Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman laid the groundwork for environmental protection in Bangladesh long before the first Earth Summit in Rio,” Chowdhury remarked. “He enacted ordinances to combat water pollution and passed laws to safeguard wildlife and biodiversity, even amid the challenges of post-war Bangladesh. It’s our duty to honor Bangabandhu’s vision by realizing his dream of ‘Sonar Bangla’, a nation thriving in happiness, prosperity, and environmental serenity.”

Chowdhury made these remarks at a discussion organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, titled “The historical leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the development of the country,” held at the Department of Environment to commemorate Independence and National Day 2024.

The Minister emphasized Bangabandhu’s unifying leadership, transcending religious and cultural divides, and his pursuit of a democratic system to replace Pakistan’s regime. Chowdhury stressed the ongoing struggle for economic, social, and cultural liberation in Bangladesh, emphasizing the importance of unity for national development, irrespective of political affiliations.

The discussion, chaired by Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, saw the participation of officials including Additional Secretary (Administration) Iqbal Abdullah Harun, Additional Secretary (Environment) Dr. Fahmida Khanom, Md. Nasir Uddin, Chairman of Bangladesh Forest Industry Development Corporation, Md. Zainal Abedin, Managing Director of Bangladesh Climate Change Trust, Dr. Abdul Hamid, Director General of the Department of Environment, and Md. Amir Hossain Chowdhury, Chief Conservator of Forest.

The event also featured a screening of a documentary highlighting the remarkable life and contributions of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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