Fakhrul warns again of election conspiracy
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has warned anew that a 'deep conspiracy' is underway to derail the upcoming national election, urging the country's teachers to remain vigilant, reports UNB."I would like to tell you that teachers have a very important role in the coming election. You must carry...
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Abrar Fahad a symbol of BD's sovereignty
Speakers at a seminar have described Abrar Fahad as a symbol of Bangladesh's sovereignty and a beacon of anti-hegemonic consciousness.Abrar, a BUET student, was brutally killed by leaders and activists of banned Chhatra League inside a hall in 2019.They made the remarks while speaking at a seminar titled "Indian Hegemony...
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CEC seeks ex-officials' advice to curb poll irregularities
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the Election Commission aims to draw lessons from former election officials to identify gaps and prevent the recurrence of irregularities in the future elections, report agencies."We're not here just only to discuss how to conduct a fair and credible election. Many...
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NCP reiterates demand for 'Water Lily', rejects EC list
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has refused to select any electoral symbol from the list provided by the Election Commission (EC) and instead renewed its demand for the inclusion of the 'Water Lily' symbol in the EC's official list, reports UNB.In a letter emailed to the EC Secretary on Tuesday,...
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UN resident coordinator meets Jamaat Ameer
UN Resident Coordinator in Dhaka, Gwyn Lewis, has met with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, report agencies.The meeting took place at the Ameer's office in capital's Bashundhara on Tuesday.Lewis was accompanied by Huma Khan, the human rights adviser to the UN resident representative.According to a statement released by Jamaat, the meeting...
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Travel ban on ex-AL MP Shamsul, family
A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Awami League (AL) leader and former lawmaker from Jaipurhat-1 constituency, Shamsul Alam Dudu, his wife Meher Nigar, daughter Nazmin Tania and son Meheraj Alam over graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the order on Tuesday, allowing...
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Ex-MP Bubli on 2-day remand
A Dhaka court has placed Tamanna Nusrat Bubli, former lawmaker from a reserved seats for women and leader of Narsingdi district Awami League, on a two-day remand in a case lodged under Anti-Terrorism Act with the capital's Tejgaon Police Station.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Saifuzzaman passed the order on Tuesday as...
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