EC upholds cancellation of NCP's Monira Sharmin's nomination on appeal
The Election Commission has upheld the decision to cancel the nomination paper of National Citizen Party (NCP) candidate Monira Sharmin for the reserved women's seats election.
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Local Govt polls soon after necessary preparation: Mirza Fakhrul
Local government elections will be held soon after necessary preparations, said Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir regarding the local government elections.
49 candidates declared valid for reserved women’s seats
The Election Commission (EC) has published the list of 49 valid candidates from different parties for the 50 reserved women seats of the 13th National Parliament. The list published includes candidates from various political parties and alliances on Monday (April 27).
High alert issued at all airports over militant attack fears
Security has been tightened at all airports across the country, including the capital's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, following a general alert issued over fears of militant attacks on key installations. Surveillance has been increased at various points of the Shahjalal airport, while additional security measures have also been taken at other important facilities.
NCP’s Nusrat Tabassum files writ petition to get nomination back
Nusrat Tabassum, a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking to regain her candidacy for the reserved women's seats in the National Parliament.
5 more children die from Measles, Measles-like symptoms in 24 hrs
At least five children have died from measles and related symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, while 1,358 new suspected cases have been reported during the same period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
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