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BNP demands army in city polls, opposes use of EVMs

A BNP senior leader demanded on Sunday the deployment of army and the cancellation of the Election Commission (EC)'s decision to use Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Gazipur and Khulna city polls, reports UNB."Though the voters have no interest in EVMs, the Election Commission has announced to use that in...

ACC submits concise statement to Supreme Court

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has submitted to the Supreme Court (SC) a concise statement on appeals against the High Court (HC) order that granted bail to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a corruption case, report agencies.The ACC submitted on Sunday the statement to the division concerned of the Appellate Division...

20th session of JS to continue until Apr 12

The 20th session of the 10th parliament that began on Sunday afternoon will continue until Thursday (April 12) next, report agencies.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of the current parliament held at the Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday. Committee Chairman and Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin...

EC has no authority to deploy army during election: Quader

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader said on Sunday the Election Commission (EC) does not have any authority to call out army for election duty, reports BSS.He said EC could request the government for troop deployment if the law enforcement agencies fail to maintain law and order during polls.The...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and lawmakers offering munajat in Jatiya Sangsad

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and lawmakers offering munajat in Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday after observing a one-minute silence to pay respects to those who died in recent times — Focus Bangla

Khaleda's treatment abroad not necessary right now

The medical board formed by the government for BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's treatment on Sunday said she does not need to go aboard for receiving treatment right now, report agencies."Khaleda Zia's physical condition apparently looks good. There's no necessity to send her abroad for treatment at the moment as it's...

BNP starts interviewing mayoral hopefuls

BNP's nomination board has started interviewing the prty's 10 nomination seekers to finalise its mayoral candidates for the upcoming Khulna and Gazipur city polls, reports UNB.The party's nomination board, comprising BNP standing committee members, started the interview around 5:30 pm with their first meeting with Khulna city general secretary Shafiqul...