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ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Crisis and Relevance of 14 Parties
After a long time, the ruling Awami League held a meeting with the stakeholders of the 14-party alliance. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was also present at this meeting. Mainly, after the death of former Awami League leader Mohammad Nasim, the activities of the 14 parties have come to a standstill. Although there were a few online meetings in between, they failed to rejuvenate the alliance. After the meeting on May 22, some stakeholders of the 14-party alliance are hopeful, while many are still disappointed with the alliance. They believe that whenever the Awami League faces adversity or problems, talks about the alliance emerge. However, when things settle down, they only assert their own importance. There is truth in the remarks of the alliance stakeholders regarding the Awami League. In reality, no one remembers the smaller parties when they are in power.