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US for free, peaceful electioneering

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller on Tuesday laid emphasis on ensuring a favourable environment so that all parties can continue peaceful election campaign throughout the country freely, reports UNB "All parties should be free to participate in the polls and political process. They should be free to express...

HC judges divided over Khaleda’s nomination

High Court judges are divided over whether BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is currently serving time in prison over graft, will be able to contest the Dec 30 election, reports bdnews24.com.Khaleda's participation in the upcoming election still remains uncertain although other candidates have begun their campaign.Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed and...

RHD likely to cut lease rate by half

The developer of national highways is likely to reduce leasing rate by half for using its land and other assets after revising the land management policy 2015.Officials said the decision to reduce leasing price of the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) lands was made for regular payments by delinquent leaseholders.Most...

Modi eyes defeat in state elections

India's ruling party could lose power in three key states, four TV networks said Tuesday, citing votecount leads, report Reuters and AFP. It is seen as a big blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of national polls in 2019.The main opposition Congress party could form governments in the central...

IndustriALL links tariff favours with Accord’s full operations

The future prospects for obtaining favourable tariff treatment for Bangladeshi exports may face a blow, if the government and local apparel makers fail to negotiate with Accord in a feasible way for continuing its full operations, according to IndustriALL.The global trade union, representing 50 million workers in 140 countries, also...

Oikyafront hits campaign trail in Sylhet today

Jatiya Oikyafront, led by Dr Kamal Hossain, is going to kick off its election campaign from Sylhet today (Wednesday), reports UNB.BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan came up with the announcement at a press conference after a joint meeting of BNP and Oikyafront leaders at BNP's Nayapaltan central office."We'll...

Saudi, US snub of climate report unsettles talks

KATOWICE (Poland), Dec 11 (AFP): The refusal of the United States and Saudi Arabia to embrace a landmark environmental report has unsettled UN talks to breathe life back into the Paris climate pact, negotiators and observers said Monday.It may also signal more direct involvement of Donald Trump's White House, they...

French govt defends its concessions to end protest

PARIS, Dec 11 (AFP): Emmanuel Macron's government on Tuesday defended a financial relief package to quell the "yellow vest" revolt over taxes and living standards, hoping to end protests which have spiralled into violence in Paris and other cities.Over 21 million people watched a visibly contrite Macron declare a "state...