Dhaka Dec 23 – The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday quashed the appeal for the cancellation of the alleged 25 Jamaat-i-Islami candidates allowing them to contest the polls.
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‘শান্তিতে বিজয়’ আন্ত:বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বিতর্ক প্রতিযোগিতা
ঢাকা: শনিবার ২২ ডিসেম্বর ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের ছাত্র শিক্ষক কেন্দ্র মিলনায়তনে ডেমোক্রেসি ইন্টারন্যাশনালের উদ্যোগে এবং ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় ডিবেটিং সোসাইটির পরিচালনায় দিনব্যাপী ‘শান্তিতে বিজয়’ শীর্ষক আন্ত:বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বিতর্ক প্রতিযোগিতার আয়োজন করা হয়।
40 platoons Coast Guard deployed in coastal districts
Dhaka, Dec 22 – A total of 40 platoons of Bangladesh Coast Guard were deployed in the coastal districts on Saturday to assist the civil administration in maintaining the law-and-order situation ahead of the 11th parliamentary elections.
Five BNP men injured in Ctg pre-polls violence
Chattogram, Dec 22 – At least five BNP men were injuries in an attack on the residence of BNP aspirant for Chattogram-8 constituency and his election campaign office allegedly by Awami League men at Chandogaon in the port city on…
Cox’s Bazar RO writes EC for 2 helicopters
Cox’s Bazar, Dec 22 – The returning officer (RO) and deputy commissioner (DC) of the district on Saturday said they have requested the Election Commission (EC) to provide them two helicopters for patrolling in the remote areas of the district…
India baby rescued after mother’s suicide dies
Dhaka, Dec 22 – The baby born during his mother’s suicide in India’s Bhopal Katni town early Thursday died on Friday.
Don’t reschedule polls where BNP nominees found invalid: AL
Dhaka, Dec 22 – The Awami League on Saturday demanded that the Election Commission should not reschedule the election in the seats where BNP candidates have been declared ineligible by the court.
Polls violence intensity higher this time: Home minister
Dhaka, Dec 22 – Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Saturday said the intensity of election violence is slightly higher this time compared to previous years.
OC closed as video seeking vote for AL goes viral
Satkhira, Dec 22 – Kalaroa Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mafur Ahmed has been closed to the district police lines after a video clip where the OC was seen seeking vote for ruling Awami League went viral on social media.
People pay last respects to film director Amjad Hossain
Dhaka, Dec 22 – People from all walks of life paid their last tributes to prominent film director and actor Amjad Hossain at the central Shaheed Minar on Saturday by placing wreaths.
PM Hasina promises subway train service in Dhaka
Dhaka, Dec 21 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said they will introduce a subway train service in the capital to end the nagging traffic congestion if Awami League returns to power through the upcoming general election.
Kamal alleges blocking of fair election, wants arrests stop
Dhaka, Dec 21 – Jatiya Oikya Front chief Dr Kamal Hossain on Friday alleged that what the government is now doing has outdone all the autocrats and urged it to keep cool.
Rule book to implement the Paris Agreement is now a reality
Kicking off COP, the WBG announced a major new set of climate targets for 2021-2025, more than doubling current 5-year investments to around $200 billion in support for countries to take ambitious climate action. It was warmly received during the…
Siraji new DG of Bangla Academy replacing Shamsuzzaman
Dhaka, Dec 20 – Poet and engineer Habibullah Siraji joined as the new director general of Bangla Academy. The Public Relations Department of the academy informed of taking charge of the post on Thursday.
Polls preparations better than ever: IGP
Dhaka, Dec 20 – Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Patwari on Thursday said the preparations of law enforcement agencies for the 11th parliamentary elections are better than any time in the past.
Give substitutes to dropped nominees or fresh schedule: BNP
Dhaka, Dec 20 – BNP on Tuesday demanded of the Election Commission (EC) either allow alternative candidates or reschedule the election date for those constituencies where BNP candidates have been declared illegal by the High Court.
12 Children’s books to grow future food leaders
Danielle Nierenberg Let me start by quickly asking you for your support this Christmas. We need only 25 more new Food Tank members to hit our goal for the year. All new members will get a free copy of my…
BNP, Jamaat plan to kill police officers ahead of polls: PM
88 retired senior police officials extend support to AL Dhaka, Dec 20 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said BNP and Jamaat have worked out two plans ahead of the election — killing police officers and woo them through…
Plot on to snatch vote, but people have confidence: Fakhrul
Dhaka, Dec 20 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday claimed that the forthcoming general elections have already been questioned as, what he said, conspiracy is on to deprive the people of their voting rights.
53 drug dealers killed in Bd division of Khulna in 7 months
Khulna, Dec 20 – Fifty-three suspected drug peddlers were killed in reported encounters with law enforcers in the Khulna division alone since the government launched a war on drugs in mid-May.
MENA govts must end crackdowns on and abuse of migrants – AI
Governments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are collectively failing to protect the rights of migrants in their countries, said Amnesty International, marking International Migrants Day.
Potential of agroecology to transform global food system
Agroecology is a growing social movement which encourages peer-to-peer exchanges of information between farmers, the chief goal being to develop locally adapted solutions for peasant farmers that work with the available resources. A brochure on agroecology features its many successes as…
New work-permit issuance system for domestic workers in Bahrain
A NEW system to issue work permits for domestic workers will be launched next month in a bid to reduce the number of transactions. Biometrics and other details of domestic workers will be registered by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority…
15 BNP men arrested 53 sued, in 3 districts ahead of election
Dhaka, Dec 18 – A total of 53 BNP men were sued and 15 others arrested in Bogura, Munshiganj and Khulna districts on Tuesday. In Bogura, a case was filed against 34 BNP members including convener of Shibganj Upazila unit and…
Madrasa boy in Cox’s Bazar dies after caning, 2 held
Cox’s Bazar, Dec 18 – A madrasa boy was beaten to death allegedly by his teachers at Matarbari Model village in Maheshkhali Upazila on Tuesday morning.
2 suspected criminals killed in Munshiganj ‘gunfight’
Munshiganj, Dec 18 – Two suspected criminals were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Ballalbari in Sadar Upazila on Tuesday.
Saiful-Farida panel sweeps Jatiya Press Club election
Dhaka, Dec 18 – The panel, led by Saiful Alam of the Daily Jugantar and Farida Yasmin the Daily Ittefaq, swept the election to the executive committee of the Jatiya Press Club held on Tuesday, bagging 13 posts out of…
Russia starts producing MOX nuclear fuel for fast reactors
Dhaka, Dec 18 – The TVEL Fuel Company of Russia’s Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation has started batch production of MOX nuclear fuel assemblies for BN-800 Fast Neutron Reactor at their Mining and Chemical Combine in Zheleznogorsk of Siberia.
DU Bijoy 71 Hall celebrates Victory Day
Dhaka, Dec 17 – The Bijoy 71 Hall of DU was illuminated with colourful lights on Monday night. It celebrated the 47th Victory Day of Bangladesh. For observing day The authority of Bijoy 71 Hall organised a cultural programme. The…
BNP’s manifesto a ‘balloon of unrealistic pledges’- Quader
Comilla, Dec 18 – Describing BNP’s election manifesto as a colourful balloon full of unrealistic pledges, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said it will implode immediately if the party comes to power.