Seventy-eight more aspirants, including BNP’s 21, on Friday got back their candidatures as the Election Commission declared their nomination papers valid after hearing the petitions on the consecutive day.
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Boat to ‘sink’ on December 30: Zafrullah of opposition pact
Gonoshasthya Kendra founder Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury on Friday said no plan of the government to ‘control’ the December-30 national election will work with the spontaneous presence of voters at every polling station.
Reza Kibria gets back candidature
Gano Forum aspirant Dr Reza Kibria on Friday got back his candidature for Habiganj-1 constituency as the Election Commission declared his nomination paper valid after hearing.
Ruling Awami League Party’s Dhaka city student leader killed
Dhaka, Dec 7 – A leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) was stabbed to death by miscreants over the previous enmity in Dhaka city’s Karail area on Thursday night.
Two suspected criminals found dead in Chuadanga
Chuadanga, Dec 7 – Police recovered the bodies of two suspected criminals, including a drug trader, from Gobindahuda village in Damurhuda Upazila on Thursday night.
Illuminating the Skies for Human Rights
30 Landmarks Across the Globe to Shine Blue on December 10 New York – Thirty landmarks across the globe will shine bright blue on December 10, 2018, to celebrate Human Rights Day and the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of…
Lower courts can grant bail in money laundering cases: HC
Dhaka, Dec 5 – In a majority view, a larger bench of the High Court on Thursday observed that the lower court could grant bail to the money laundering cases accused persons in accordance with the law.
Don’t post status on social media without knowing facts
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday urged all to refrain from posting any status on social networking sites without knowing the truth.
BNP gets back candidates in four constituencies
The Election Commission on Thursday declared 81 candidatures as valid after hearing 160 petitions filed against the rejection of their nomination papers by returning officers.
Viqarunnisa teacher sent to jail over Aritree’s suicide
A court here on Thursday sent Viqarunnisa Noon School and College class IX class teacher Hasna Hena to jail in a case filed in connection with suicide of Aritree Adhikari.
Address root causes of Rohingya crisis, US tells Myanmar
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has urged Myanmar to address the root causes of Rohingya crisis expressing strong support to hold accountable those responsible persons for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas in Myanmar.
39 AL, BNP and JP leaders chosen as Champions of Peace
Dhaka, December 5, 2018: The Democracy International (DI) recognized 39 central level political leaders from AL, BNP and JP for their achievements in championing peaceful and participatory elections at an award ceremony.
Scrutinize Rabbani’s nomination paper in 24 hours: SC
Dhaka, Dec 5 – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the returning officer of Rangpur to complete the scrutiny of the nomination paper of BNP-nominated candidate Jamaat leader Professor Golam Rabbani within 24 hours after accepting…
Only aggrieved person can file defamation case: HC
Dhaka, Dec 5 – A High Court bench yesterday observed that only the person who has been aggrieved by any defamatory comment can file a defamation case in that regard in accordance with the law.
Local Government role critical to achieving SDGs
Dhaka, Dec 5 – Experts at a dialogue on Wednesday said, local governments are critical for turning Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into a reality for communities, households and individuals, particularly to those who are at risk of falling behind.
11 registered pol parties to contest with ‘Sheaf of Paddy’
A total of 11 registered political parties will contest with ‘ Sheaf of Paddy’, the election symbol of BNP, in the 11th parliamentary election slated for December 30.
Localise SDGs for inclusive development: Speakers
Speakers at a dialogue stressed the need for involving all, including the grassroots people, in the journey of attaining the core objectives of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Mainul Hosein gets bail in 2 defamation cases
The High Court on Wednesday granted bail for six months to Barrister Mainul Hosein in two defamation cases.
Scientists reveal origin, evolution of golden snub-nosed monkey
Chinese scientists have revealed the origin and population history of the golden snub-nosed monkey in a recent study, the Science and Technology Daily reported Wednesday.
Genocide committed against Rohingyas: Holocaust Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has said there is compelling evidence that the Myanmar military committed ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, and genocide against the Rohingya, the Muslim minority population of Myanmar.
Oikyafront for constituency-based coordination body: Bulu
Dr Kamal Hossain-led Jatiya Oikyafront on Tuesday decided to form its coordination committee based on every constituency to carry out electioneering in favour of the candidates of ‘Sheaf of Paddy’.
EC to take steps to bring female voters to polling centres
Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam on Tuesday said all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the presence of remarkable number of female voters to cast their votes in the 11th national election scheduled to be held on December 30.
NASA spacecraft arrives at ancient asteroid, its 1st visitor
After a two-year chase, a NASA spacecraft arrived Monday at the ancient asteroid Bennu, its first visitor in billions of years.
Viqarunnisa school Teacher show-caused over student’s suicide
The authorities of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College issued a show-cause notice to morning shift in-charge of its Baily Road branch Zinnat Ara over the suicide of a student allegedly being rebuked by her teachers.
Panel formed to investigate Viqarunnisa girl’s suicide
Dhaka, Dec 4 – A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the suicide incident of a Class-IX student of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College (VNSC) in the city.
Transparency Bd for wealth scrutiny of polls candidates
Dhaka, Dec 3 – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday called for properly scrutinizing the wealth statements submitted to the Election Commission (EC) by the candidates of the upcoming 11th parliamentary poll.
Ranga warns against nomination trade in JP
Newly appointed Jatiya Party secretary general Moshiur Rahman Ranga on Monday warned their party will take action if anyone of their leaders is found involved in ‘nomination trade’.
Bangladesh govt okays bill on aviation, aerospace university
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of ‘the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University Bill, 2018’ to establish a higher educational institution for promotion and upgradation of the aeronautical and aerospace studies in the country.
Holey artisan attack: Trial begins
The formal trial in the sensational Holey Artisan café attack case began on Monday with the deposition of a prosecution witness before a tribunal.
Writ challenges EVM use in 6 constituencies
A writ has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the Election Commission’s decision to use Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) at six constituencies during the upcoming 11th parliamentary election.