EC circular defines field officers' roles in polls management
FE REPORTThe Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) Secretariat has issued a comprehensive circular defining the roles and responsibilities of its field-level officers to strengthen election management and voter services across the country.Issued on Sunday, the directive specifies duties for additional regional election officers, additional district election officers, election officers, and assistant...
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Verma underscores depth of India-BD ties despite political turbulence
In a farewell note, issued on Sunday ahead of his departure, Pranay Verma described Bangladesh as one of the "most cherished" postings of his diplomatic career, underscoring the depth of ties between the two neighbours despite periods of political turbulence and shifting equations."We stayed in Dhaka for nearly four years...
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Govt hopeful of Hasina's return under extradition treaty: Salahuddin
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday expressed the hope that India would return former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh under the existing extradition treaty between the two countries, reports UNB."We still expect the Indian government to return her through legal procedures under the extradition treaty between the two countries....
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'Two ICT verdicts likely after Eid vacation'
Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Md Aminul Islam on Sunday said verdicts in two cases are likely to be delivered after the Eid-ul-Azha vacation, reports BSS."Twenty-two cases are currently under trial. In addition, two cases are awaiting judgment (CAV). I express the hope the judgments will be delivered...
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Gun attack on BNP leader at Cox's Bazar court
COX'S BAZAR, May 24 (UNB): At least five people were injured, including two with bullets, in a clash after a gun attack on a local BNP leader on the Cox's Bazar District and Sessions Judge Court premises on Sunday morning.Of the injured, Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal leaders Mahmud Uddin and Roni...
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