Key factor of inclusive polls not parties, if all can vote freely, opines UNRC
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis on Wednesday said the upcoming national election can still be inclusive even if the Awami League does not take part, as long as people are able to vote and express their opinions freely, reports BSS."The UN inclusive election means every segment of...
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The Commission of Enquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted its second interim report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus
The Commission of Enquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted its second interim report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Wednesday. — PID
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Govt to take legal action against false reporting
Chief Adviser's (CA) Deputy Press Secretary Abdul Kalam Azad Majumder on Wednesday warned that the interim government would take legal action against those who publish misleading or false information, reports UNB."We have never given anyone a licence to publish false reports," he said, stressing that the government will take legal...
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Jamaat to regain registration with 'Scales' symbol, says EC Commissioner
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is set to regain its registration along with its traditional election symbol, the Scales (Daripalla), very soon, a member of the Election Commission said on Wednesday, reports UNB."Jamaat-e-Islami will soon get back its registration. We are taking necessary steps. The Election Commission has made a decision in this...
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NCP focuses on fiscal transparency in politics, urges EC to be tough
Emphasising the need for financial transparency to reform the country's overall political culture, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Nahid Islam on Wednesday urged all political parties to adopt clear financial policies and called on the Election Commission to enforce stricter regulations, reports UNB.Speaking at a press conference held...
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'All waste generated on Eid day to be removed on same day'
All waste generated on the day of Eid-ul-Azha will be removed within the same day to keep the city clean, said Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz on Wednesday, reports UNB."Nearly 20,000 tonnes of waste is expected to be produced this Eid. To ensure swift removal, around 10,000...
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No clear guidance in budget: AB Party
The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has expressed disappointment over the interim government's failure to present a budget that offers clear guidance for economic recovery, reports UNB.The party criticised the lack of consultation with political parties and other relevant stakeholders during the budget formulation process, noting that future elected governments...
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AL leader Mintu gets bail in ex-MP Anar murder case
The High Court on Wednesday granted ad-interim bail to Awami League (AL) leader Saidul Karim Mintu in a case filed over the abduction and murder of AL lawmaker of Jhenaidah-4 Anwarul Azim Anar, reports UNB.The HC bench of Justice Md Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the order...
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Kamal Mojumder shown arrested in arms case
A Dhaka court on Wednesday showed former state minister for industries Kamal Ahmed Mojumder arrested in an arms case filed with the city's Banani Police Station, reports BSS.Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Ziadur Rahman passed the order as police produced the accused before the court and pleaded to show...
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