EC revokes Khaleda's candidacy at 'govt's behest': BNP
A senior BNP leader alleged on Sunday its chairperson Khaleda Zia's nomination was revoked by the Election Commission (EC) at the 'behest' of the government, reports UNB."Ignoring the right judgment of a commissioner, the other commissioners, led by Chief Election Commissioner, annulled her (Khaleda's) nomination through a dissenting and questionable...
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ACC to scan candidates' wealth statements
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will start its own scrutiny and investigation based on the wealth statements submitted by candidates with the Election Commission (EC) very soon, reports UNB.ACC said they are now collecting the information from the EC and other related organisations which can provide information about the wealth alongside...
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AL govt doesn't back any anti-Islamic law: Minister
Industries Minister Amir Hossen Amu said the ruling Awami League (AL) government does not endorse any law against Holy Quran and the Sunnah, reports BSS.After the election in 2008, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced that no act against Holy Quran and Sunnah will be passed in the parliament and the...
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HC asks EC to accept six aspirants' nominations
The High Court (HC) asked on Sunday the Election Commissioner (EC) to accept the nomination papers of six candidates, clearing the way for their participation in the 11th parliamentary elections billed for December 30, reports UNB.Of them, five were BNP contestants and the other is independent runner Imran H Sarkar,...
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Ensure inclusive role to eliminate graft from society: Speakers
Speakers including foreign delegation stressed on the need of everyone's participation in fight against corruption in order to achieve sustainability in the country's progress, reports UNB.They came up with the notion at the inauguration of a cartoon and photography contest alongside five-day long exhibition, marking the international anti-corruption day, arranged...
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Next hearing in Niko graft case Jan 03
A Dhaka court has fixed January 03 for hearing a petition over accepting an investigation report by the FBI and Canadian police in the Niko corruption case, report agencies.Judge Sheikh Hafizur Rahman of Dhaka Special Judge Court-9 asked on Sunday the accused - BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and 10 others...
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Ruhul Amin Hawladar files writ against EC's decision
Jatiya Party's former secretary general ABM Ruhul Amin Hawladar filed a writ petition with the High Court (HC) seeking acceptance of his nomination paper, reports UNB.Advocate AF Hasan Arif filed the petition on behalf of the Jatiya Party leader on Sunday morning.The Election Commission on Friday rejected the petition of...
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Obaidul Quader talking to journalists at the party office in Feni town
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader talking to journalists at the party office in Feni town on Sunday — Focus Bangla
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Ayesha Khanom speaking at a women's rally
President of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad Ayesha Khanom speaking at a women's rally at Central Shaheed Minar in the city on Sunday, demanding neutral election and political empowerment of women — Focus Bangla
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