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EC orders urgent repair of non-functional CCTV cameras at polling centres
EC orders urgent repair of non-functional CCTV cameras at polling centres

EC orders urgent repair of non-functional CCTV cameras at polling centres

The Election Commission (EC) has ordered the urgent repair of non-functional CCTV cameras at polling centres ahead of the upcoming local government elections. District election officers have been instructed to immediately contact the relevant authorities to take necessary measures in this regard.

Shop owners' association demands solar panels at markets, shopping centres
Shop owners' association demands solar panels at markets, shopping centres

Shop owners' association demands solar panels at markets, shopping centres

The Bangladesh Dokan Malik Samity has demanded the installation of solar power panels at all markets and shopping centres in the country to keep businesses afloat amid the power crisis. The demand was made at a press conference organised at the organisation's own office in Maghbazar in the capital on Thursday.

No garment factory shut due to energy crisis: BGMEA president
No garment factory shut due to energy crisis: BGMEA president

No garment factory shut due to energy crisis: BGMEA president

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has said the gas supply situation in garment factories has improved somewhat. BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan said no garment factory has been shut down so far due to the recent energy crisis. However, he said it would take at least another three to four months to understand the real impact of the crisis.

ACC seeks Asif Mahmud, wife's bank account details from BFIU
ACC seeks Asif Mahmud, wife's bank account details from BFIU

ACC seeks Asif Mahmud, wife's bank account details from BFIU

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought information on the domestic and foreign assets, bank accounts and investments of former interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan and his wife Panna. As part of an ongoing inquiry, the commission has taken the initiative to collect this information through the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU).

Bangladesh seeks Norway's technical support to strengthen local government
Bangladesh seeks Norway's technical support to strengthen local government

Bangladesh seeks Norway's technical support to strengthen local government

Bangladesh has expressed interest in leveraging Norway's experience and increasing technical cooperation with the country to make the local government system more effective and stronger. The two countries also discussed local government elections, development projects and increasing women's participation at the local level.

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