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BNP satisfied with poll schedule: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP satisfied with poll schedule: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP satisfied with poll schedule: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the people are confident in the CEC's announcement that the right to vote will be implemented. He said that BNP is satisfied with the poll schedule.

Govt withdraws VAT on metro rail tickets
Govt withdraws VAT on metro rail tickets

Govt withdraws VAT on metro rail tickets

The interim government has withdrawn VAT, which has been deferred repeatedly, on Dhaka metro rail tickets permanently, as the rail services have significantly improved people’s travel experience over the years, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Thursday.

Strict action will be taken in case of movement after poll schedule: Press Secretary
Strict action will be taken in case of movement after poll schedule: Press Secretary

Strict action will be taken in case of movement after poll schedule: Press Secretary

Noting that there have been about 2,000 movements in the last 16 months, all of which have been controlled peacefully, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said that  the government has shown enough patience. Strict action will be taken if people take to the streets with demands after the schedule is announced.

4 Secretariat officials, employees in police custody
4 Secretariat officials, employees in police custody

4 Secretariat officials, employees in police custody

Four officials and staff members have been taken into police custody amid the ongoing agitation demanding 20 percent secretariat allowance for employees working in the Secretariat.

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