Jamaat ban hinges on court verdict, says PM
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina told Parliament on Wednesday that the government has nothing to do right now to ban Jamaat-e-Islami as a political party as a case in this regard remains pending with the court, report agencies."There's a case now pending with the court over banning Jamaat. We perhaps...
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BNP standing committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan speaking
BNP standing committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan speaking at a human chain organised by Jatiya Oikyafront in front of the National Press Club in the city on Wednesday, protesting 'vote robbery' in December 30 national election — Focus Bnagla
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BNP terms CEC's DNCC polls comment 'deceptive'
A BNP senior leader termed on Wednesday 'deceptive' Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda's comment about holding the upcoming by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) 'just like the 11th parliamentary election', reports UNB."The CEC yesterday (Tuesday) said the city corporation by-polls will be fair like the national election....
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CEC warns officials against irregularities in UZ polls
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda has warned election officials against irregularities in the upcoming Upazila Parishad (UZ) polls, report agencies.The chief election commissioner asked the returning officers not to show any leniency to allegations of irregularities.The CEC came up with the remarks while addressing the inaugural function of...
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UZ polls will be held in due time: Quader
Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader reiterated on Wednesday the upcoming upazila parishad (UZ) elections will be held in due time across the country, repoprts BSS."Like the general elections, upazila parishad elections will not be halted any way for anyone. It will be held in due time," he said.The...
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AL mayoral hopeful Atiqul wants to make city a world-class one
Awami League (AL) -backed mayor candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Atiqul Islam said on Wednesday he want to make the capital a 'world standard' city if he is elected, reports BSS."The city is yours. So, everyone should work from his own place," he said.The mayoral hopeful made the...
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JP to nominate dedicated persons for reserved seats: GM Quader
Jatiya Party (JP) co-chairman and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Parliament GM Quader today said nomination papers for reserved women seats will be given to the candidates who can contribute to the party as well as the country, reports BSS."Nomination papers for reserved seats in the 11th parliament will...
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