Partial consensus reached on picking of CJ, CA
Political parties reached a consensus partially on the appointment of the Chief Justice (CJ) and Chief Adviser (CA) at a meeting with the National Consensus Commission on Thursday. Consensus was reached on amending the Article 95 of the Constitution and appointing the Chief Justice from among the judges of the...
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Fakhrul hopes for prompt election preparations
Thanking Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Muhammad Yunus for his fresh instruction on the national election, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday expressed the hope that the Election Commission (EC) will complete its election preparations promptly, reports UNB."I would like to thank Professor Dr Yunus from this programme...
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Country sees first police-protesters clash during blockade
Students observed the "Bangla Blockade" programme on July 11 last year breaking police barricades demanding quota reform in government jobs while clashes between law enforcers and protesting students took place in several places in the country, reports BSS.At least 50 protesters were injured across the country as police resorted to...
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Statement from pro-AL teachers sparks controversy at DU
A statement issued by a group of Dhaka University teachers condemning recent incidents of mob violence across the country has sparked a new controversy on campus.The statement, released on Wednesday, included the names of 71 teachers, who all are affiliated with pro-Awami League teachers' panel "Neel Dal".The teachers expressed concern...
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BD expats to vote by postal ballot in next election: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has announced that expatriate Bangladeshis will be able to cast their votes through the postal ballot system in the upcoming parliamentary election, reports UNB. "The final decision was made over the votes of expatriate Bangladeshis. Inshallah the expatriates will vote this time. The voting system will...
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