Govt to campaign for referendum: Press Secretary
Government will actively campaign for the upcoming referendum, provided there is no legal barrier, Chief Adviser’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Sunday (January 11).
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Fascist laws, culture not yet uprooted: Charmonai Pir
Islami Andolon Bangladesh Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, widely known as the Charmonai Pir, has said that although Awami fascism has been overthrown, fascist laws, practices and culture still remain in the country.
EC bans political gatherings in educational institutions
The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has prohibited the use of educational institutions for election-related meetings, rallies, or campaigning, stating that no assembly will be allowed without prior permission from the returning officer.
EC restores candidacy of 58 applicants on second day of appeals
On the second day of appeals, the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) reinstated the candidacy of 58 candidates who had challenged returning officers’ decisions, bringing the total number of candidates reinstated over two days to 109.
Murder of Mosabbir linked to business feud: DB
The murder of Mohammad Azizur Rahman alias Mosabbir, former joint general secretary of the Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal, appears to have stemmed from a business dispute in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar area, according to the Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.
Deposed dictators’ backers could manipulate vote: CA
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has warned that supporters of deposed autocrat may attempt to manipulate the upcoming parliamentary elections, while assuring that law enforcement agencies are ready to handle any situation.
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