EC revises referendum results, both 'Yes' and 'No' votes fall
The Election Commission (EC) has brought a major revision to the results of the referendum held to implement the July National Charter (constitutional reform), reducing both 'Yes' and 'No' votes compared to the previously announced figures, report agencies.The revised information was published through an additional gazette signed by Senior Secretary...
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Shafiqur urges law-enforcers to be pro-people
Leader of the Opposition in parliament and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has urged law enforcers to be people-oriented and proactive for the welfare of citizens and the progress of the country.He made the comments as the chief guest while speaking at a views-exchange meeting between Jamaat's MPs --Barrister Mir...
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Ivy, Bodi get HC bail in July Uprising cases
The High Court (HC) has granted ad-interim bail to Selina Hayat Ivy, former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC), in five cases, including four over murder, filed in connection with the July Uprising.The HC bench of Justice KM Zahid Sarwar and Justice Sheikh Abu Taher passed the order on Thursday...
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Tanti Dal leader hacked to death in Feni
FENI, Feb 26 (UNB): A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Tanti Dal was hacked to death at Gunak village in Sonagazi upazila of Feni on Wednesday evening.The deceased is Ayub Nabi Tarek (26), organisational secretary of Bogadana Union Tati Dal and son of Kamal Uddin of Gunak village.Kamal Uddin said Tarek...
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BNP picks Badsha for Bogura-6 by-polls
BNP has nominated Rezaul Karim Badsha as its candidate for the by-election to the Bogura-6 constituency, which fell vacant after party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman quit the seat, report agencies.BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan said on Thursday the party picked Rezaul Karim Badsha, currently serving as...
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EC postpones Voter Day programme on March 2
The Election Commission (EC) has postponed the 8th National Voter Day programme, which was scheduled for March 2, reports UNB.In a letter on Thursday, the EC directed the central celebration committee and its field-level offices keep all programmes of the 8th National Voter Day suspended until the further directives."The Voter...
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Court gives CID until March 11 for report after more probe
A Dhaka court has set March 11 for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a report on its further investigation into the sensational murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, reports BSS.Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita Islam passed the order as the investigation agency failed to submit...
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