Misusing constitution for partisan end
I was surprised to read the news item 'was president's permission sought?' (The Daily Star 9.1.13). Section 30 of Constitution, as mentioned, requires a citizen to seek permission of the Republic's president before accepting foreign 'state's award. Yet the president's office sent letter to Dr Muhammad Yunus reminding this. Didn't the office know that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by Nobel Foundation not by any 'state'?
Misinterpreting the spirit of constitution for political purpose is regrettable.
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