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Experts sceptical of EC’s control over things

Experts at a seminar on Tuesday said the ground reality shows that the Election Commission (EC) has so far failed miserably to ensure an atmosphere conducive to holding a free and credible election.They also alleged that the EC seemed reluctant to end violence that has erupted since the beginning of...

HC confirms Khaleda's ineligibility to contest polls

The High Court rejected on Tuesday a writ petition filed challenging the cancellation of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's candidature, barring her from contesting the December-30 parliamentary elections from three constituencies, reports UNB.The one-member bench of Justice JBM Hassan passed the order.Attorney General Mahbubey Alam said Khaleda Zia won't be able...

178 businessmen get CIP cards

Businesses demanded on Tuesday uninterrupted supply of energy and timely availability of all other essential services for the sake of achieving the country's desired trade and economic development.They also urged the government to ensure accountability, enhance port facilities and work for improving the ease of doing business index ranking in...

Mainul Hosein gets bail, no bar to release

The High Court granted on Tuesday bail to Barrister Mainul Hosein for six months in a case filed over defaming journalist Masuda Bhatti at a television talk show in October, reports UNB.The High Court bench of Justice Md Rezaul Haque and Justice Zafar Ahmed passed the order.There is no bar...

TIB airs concern over attacks on opposition candidates

FE ReportTransparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) expressed its grave concern over 'rampant attacks on and harassment of' the opposition party candidates, contesting in the 11th general election due on December 30.The organisation, in a statement on Tuesday, also criticised Election Commission (EC) for its inaction to this effect.TIB also drew EC's...

EC to spend Tk 2.72b on poll-time law, order

The Election Commission (EC) fixed on Tuesday a budget of Tk 2.72 billion for five forces who will be deployed to maintain law and order during the next parliamentary polls, reports UNB.They are police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Coast Guard, Border Guard Bangladesh, Ansar and VDP.Of the amount, Tk 63,22,84,250...

Saiful-Farida panel sweeps Jatiya Press Club election

The panel, led by Saiful Alam of the Daily Jugantar and Farida Yasmin of the Daily Ittefaq, swept the election to the executive committee of the Jatiya Press Club held on Tuesday, bagging 13 posts out of 17, reports UNB.Saiful Alam was elected president (621 votes) while Farida (569) general...