Govt approves legal reforms to strengthen election commission
The government has approved amendments to two laws proposed by the Election Commission (EC) in a bid to enhance the efficiency and dynamism of the commission’s activities.
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Mithu placed on 5-day remand over health sector corruption
A Dhaka court on Thursday granted a five-day remand for Motazzarul Islam Mithu in connection with a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over the alleged accumulation of illegal wealth.
Seven colleges students threaten tough action if ordinance not issued by Sep 22
Students of the seven colleges have issued a stern warning, demanding the government to issue an ordinance making the seven colleges a central university by next Monday, September 22. Failure to do so will result in a strict protest program, they said at a press conference held in front of Dhaka College’s Shaheed Minar on Thursday.
Evaly CEO, wife sentenced to 3 years in prison for fraud
A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced Evaly’s Managing Director Mohammad Rassel and his wife, the company’s Chairperson Shamima Nasrin, to three years imprisonment on charges of fraud and amassing illegal wealth.
Curbing corruption key to democratic reform: Badiul Alam Majumdar
Badiul Alam Majumdar, Secretary of SHUJAN-Citizens for Good Governance, has said that rebuilding the country’s democratic process is not possible without eliminating corruption from politics and elections.
Biman flight stranded in Dubai for over 26hrs
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight has been grounded at Dubai International Airport for over 26 hours due to a mechanical fault, leaving 178 passengers stranded and frustrated.
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