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CJ proposes institution of exclusive university for law
DHAKA, Sept 1, 2018 (BSS) – Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain today
suggested institution of an exclusive university for law saying it was now a
demand of time to develop law and justice sector.
“I would like to urge educationists and jurists like Barrister Rafique-Ul
Haque to establish a separate university for law . . . this will further
enrich the standard of legal education and research in our country,” he told
a function to mark handing over of Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal-2017
for scholars on the Ahsanullah Science and Technology University campus at
Tejgaon area.
Hossain said those who would take the task of founding a university for
legal affairs studies would be remembered by the future generation jurists
and legal practitioners for their contribution.
Prominent jurist Barrister Rafique-Ul Haque received the medal this time.
The chief justice Hoque lauded Hoque’s outstanding contribution to the
legal arena and services to society saying he contributed a lot in
safeguarding the image of the judiciary, establishing rule of law and
separating judiciary from the executive.
“He has given valuable opinions as amicus curiae in different important
cases. His opinions were reflected in the verdicts of different important
cases. Barrister Hoque also played important role in different national
transition periods,” Justice Hossain added.
The chief justice also thanked Ahsania Mission for awarding Barrister
Hoque.
Presided over by National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman, the function was also
addressed by former chairman of National Board of Revenue (NBR) Dr Mohammad
Abdul Mazid and former Attorney General AF Hassan Ariff.
Ahsania Mission President Qazi Rafikul Alam handed over a crest, cheque of
Taka two lakh and books to Barrister Raque-Ul Hoque.
Organizers said they launched the medal in 1986 and awarded 26 people till
now for their outstanding contributions to different sectors.
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