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2008 polls was pre-planned, says Moyeen Khan

BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has claimed that the 2008 national election in Bangladesh was neither free and fair nor impartial, describing it as a pre-planned and controlled process, reports UNB."I am compelled to say that the 2008 election was neither free and fair nor impartial. It was...

Tarique extends wishes to Hindu community

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has praised Lord Krishna for establishing justice, truth and welfare on earth by suppressing injustice and misrule, reports BSS.In a message, marking Janmashtami, he said Lord Krishna's actions to remove sinners have left a lasting impact on human society, according to a party press release...

Next election should be held under PR system: Parwar

NARAIL, Aug 16 (BSS): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Prof Mia Golam Parwar has called on the government to hold the next general election under a Proportional Representation (PR) system, describing it as the most acceptable and neutral among the exiting electoral systems in the present world.This system will help curb...

EC alone cannot guarantee fair polls without govt support: Badiul Alam

Head of the Election System Reform Commission Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar has said the Election Commission (EC) alone cannot ensure a free and fair national election without support from the government, report agencies."If political parties resort to muscle power and money games, a good election will not be possible," he...

Fair polls essential for returning to democratic process

Speakers at a workshop have stressed the need for focusing on accountability and holding fair elections to ensure a genuine democratic process in the country, reports UNB.They made the call while speaking at a workshop titled 'Free and Fair Election' organised by Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), in collaboration with...

IF DG calls Rizvi's allegation on 'Rukon' 'completely false'

Director General (DG) of the Islamic Foundation (IF) A Salam Khan has denied allegations made by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, terming them 'completely false', reports UNB.Speaking to the news agency over the phone on Saturday evening, the DG said, "I did not say such a thing....

Nari Sanghati, a women's welfare organisation, formed a human chain in front of the National Museum

Nari Sanghati, a women's welfare organisation, formed a human chain in front of the National Museum in the capital on Saturday, pressing for various demands, including an increase in reserved seats for women. — Focus Bangla

Charge sheet submitted against BCL leader Naimul, 13 others

Police have submitted a charge sheet before a Dhaka court against 13 people, including the president of Mohammadpur thana unit of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Naimul Islam Russell in a case allegedly for sexually abusing a woman for taking part in anti-quota student movement in July last year,...

JCD calls emergency meeting with four units

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has called an emergency meeting today (Sunday) with four of its units, reports BSS.A press notification, signed by JCD central president and General Secretary , confirmed the matter on Saturday.The meeting will be held at JCD office at Nayapaltan in the capital at 3:00 pm....