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Jamaat-led alliance demands EC recount in 32 seats

The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance on Sunday demanded that the Election Commission (EC) recount votes in 32 constituencies, alleging manipulation during the counting and result publication of the national election, reports UNB."Particularly 32 constituencies have been identified. We have been defeated here by a small margin of votes. This is...

Elections more successful than anticipated, says EC

Election Commissioner (EC) Anwarul Islam Sarkar on Sunday said the 13th parliamentary election and referendum were conducted more successfully than expected, reports UNB."We feel more successful than expected. Overall, we are satisfied with the election. We are satisfied with the percentage, the vote management, and all of your cooperation," he...

Advisors not leaving country

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has described the interim government's advisers as the "proud sons of Bangladesh," assuring that they are all currently in the country and will remain here to continue contributing to the nation's development, reports bdnews24.com.His comment followed speculations that some of the advisors might be...

13 candidates lose deposits in three Manikganj constituencies

MANIKGANJ, Feb 15: Thirteen out of twenty candidates contesting in Manikganj's three constituencies have lost their security deposits in the 13th national parliamentary election as they failed to obtain at least 12.5 per cent of the total valid votes cast.Candidates who fell short of getting the required votes will forfeit...

ICT sets March 4 for Rampura shooting judgment

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday fixed March 4 for delivering the judgment in a case filed over the shooting of Amir Hossain who was hanging from a rooftop ledge in Rampura during the July-August movement in 2024, reports UNB.The three-member bench of ICT-1 led by its chairman Justice Md...

Gaibandha AL leader dies in hospital

GAIBANDHA, Feb 15 (UNB): A local leader of the Awami League (AL) died at Rangpur Medical College and Hospital on Sunday while in jail custody.The deceased, Shamikul Islam Lipon, was president of the Gaibandha district unit of the AL. Lipon, who had been in custody for an extended period in...

Report on further probe into Hadi murder case on Feb 19

A Dhaka court on Sunday set February 19 for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a report on its further investigation into the sensational murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, reports BSS.Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita Islam passed the order as the investigation agency failed to...

Mamata sends sweets, flowers to Tarique Rahman

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday sent floral greetings and sweets to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman following the party's landslide victory in the 13th national election, reports UNB.BNP Media Cell member Atiqur Rahman Ruman received the flowers and sweets in the evening at the party chairman's political office...

Over 500 sued over Sirajganj clash, 3 held

SIRAJGANJ, Feb 15 (UNB): Police have filed a case against over 500 people following a violent clash between two groups of people in Sirajganj municipality area.SI Alamin of Sirajganj Sadar Police Station lodged the case at the police station on Sunday.Officer in Charge (Investigation) of Sirajganj Sadar Police Station, Ahsanuzzaman,...