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EC set to introduce major reforms to local govt election rules

The Election Commission (EC) is set to introduce major reforms to local government election rules, including a ban on campaign posters, the removal of EVM provisions and the abolition of party symbols, in an effort to ensure neutral and peaceful polls ahead of the upcoming local government elections, reports BSS."One...

PM walks to BNP office at Gulshan

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday walked from his residence to the BNP Chairman's office at Gulshan in the capital to attend a programme, report agencies. Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon said Tarique Rahman came to the office on foot after offering Asr prayers at home. He...

None will oust govt through protests: DSCC administrator

Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Md Abdus Salam has warned Jamaat-e-Islami against attempts to bring down the BNP government through street protests, saying the ruling party would 'not look on quietly' if its activists came under attack, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at an event on the Elephant Road in the capital on...

Members of Nari Sanghati, a women's rights and civil society organisation, staged a demonstration in front of

Members of Nari Sanghati, a women's rights and civil society organisation, staged a demonstration in front of the National Museum in the capital on Friday, demanding a safe environment for children and calling for the swift trial of rape and murder cases, including that of Ramisha. — Focus Bangla

Permanent embankment to be built on Jamuna River in Tangail: Anne

TANGAIL, May 22 (BSS): Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anne has said a permanent embankment will be constructed on the Jamuna River in Tangail from the next fiscal year to curb river erosion and protect affected people in the area.The minister made the announcement on Friday while addressing a...

NCP's Patwary comes under attack in Jhenaidah

JHENAIDAH, May 22 (UNB): National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary was attacked with eggs in Jhenaidah on Friday afternoon, triggering clashes that left at least six people injured, according to police and party sources.The incident took place around 2:00 pm in front of the Old Collectorate Mosque in...

Two BU JCD leaders expelled on extortion charges

Barishal, May 22 (UNB): Two leaders of the Barishal University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), ruling party BNP's student front, have been expelled from their organisational posts over allegations of involvement in extortion from fish transport vehicles.The expelled leaders are vice-presidents of the university unit Mia Babul and Md...

BNP-backed lawyers sweep Ctg Bar polls amid boycott

BNP-backed candidates have secured a clean sweep in the Chittagong District Bar Association election, held amid boycotts by Jamaat-e-Islami and Awami League-aligned lawyers, with nine office-bearers elected unopposed, report agencies.Chief Election Officer Roushan Ara Begum announced the results around 10:00 pm on Thursday.Tariq Ahmed of the Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum was...