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Govt trying to control media to stop criticism, says BNP

A BNP senior leader alleged on Monday the government is trying to control the media to stop criticisms against it and gag the voice of the opponents, reports UNB."The media are being monitored and regulated regularly by a dark shadow after the national election so that no one can say...

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BSU, SFB for setting up of polling centres outside halls

Two student organisations on Monday demanded setting up of polling centres outside the residential halls for holding the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election in a free and fair manner.They also demanded that the authorities concerned set up polling centres at the academic building so that the university...

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Oikyafront's unity remains intact: Gono Forum

Dr Kamal Hossain-led Gono Forum said on Monday Jatiya Oikyafront's unity is still intact and strong, report agencies.In a statement, Gono Forum general secretary Mostafa Mohsin Montu said, "Jatiya Oikyafront was formed to realise people's voting rights through ensuring a free, fair, acceptable and participatory election. The unity of the...

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Quader urges BNP to take part in upazila polls

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader urged on Monday BNP to participate in the upcoming upazila parishad elections, reports BSS."I would like to call upon the BNP to participate in the upazila parishad elections. Please, take part in the elections…it will be free and fair. We will provide all...

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Court sends two convicts to jail on surrender

A Dhaka court sent on Monday two convicts to jail in a case filed over grenade attack on an Awami League rally 15 years ago, reports BSS.They surrendered before the court around four months after the verdict was passed."Judge Shahed Nuruddin of Dhaka 1st Speedy Trial Tribunal sent former deputy...

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Verdict against five Netrokona war crimes accused any day

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 will pronounce judgment against five accused from Purbodhola in Netrokona district any day as the hearing came to an end, report agencies."We are keeping the case on CAV, a Latin legal term meaning court awaits verdict," said Justice Md Shahinur Islam, chairman of the three-member...

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