SC verdict on Jamaat's reg, polls symbol June 1

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday set June 1 this year for delivering its verdict on an appeal petition filed by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami against a High Court verdict that declared the party's registration with the Election Commission illegal. The apex court will also give its decision on...

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Zubaida gets HC bail

The High Court on Wednesday granted bail to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's wife Zubaida Rahman, accepting her appeal against her three-year jail sentence in a corruption case.An HC bench of Justice Md Khasruzzaman passed the order after hearing a petition seeking appeal admission and bail in the case. The...

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Supporters rally for Ishraque's swearing-in as DSCC mayor

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain staged a demonstration on Wednesday, demanding that he be given the responsibilities of mayor of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) immediately.A significant number of people took part in the demonstration in front of Nagar Bhaban from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in support...

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