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Every MP wants to become a Union Parishad chairman
Dr Ainun Nishat, Emeritus Professor, is a water resources and climate change expert and a former Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University. He has worked on various research related to Bangladesh’s water resource management and climate change, and his books have been well-received both domestically and internationally. He has also presented numerous research papers at various conferences. Recently, he spoke with Views Bangladesh about the interim government's reform commission, environmental pollution in Dhaka, environmental and ecological issues, and river problems. The first part of his interview is being published today. The interview was conducted by Views Bangladesh’s Associate Editor, Girish Goiric.
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.
Two sides of upazila election coin
The Upazila Parishad is significantly important considering the governance of the country. There are three levels of local government system in the country: Zilla Parishad, Upazila Parishad and Union Parishad. The city corporation is a municipality or a large city. Although the Upazila Parishad Law was enacted in 1985, with the growth of the country’s economy, the Upazila Parishad has become very important at present.
Voting underway in 19 Union Parishads
Voting for the general elections is underway in 19 Union Parishads (UPs) across 8 districts of the country. The voting started at 8:00 am on Sunday (April 28) and will continue till 4.00pm
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