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EC seeks PM help

The Election Commission has sought cooperation of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to tame the ruling party supporters and make them adhere to the electoral code of conduct properly, since there are allegations of breach of law against them, ahead of the municipality polls slated for December 30. “We have allegations that the ruling party men are violating the election code of conduct. We hope that those at different levels of the government will help us address the issue. We urge the Head of the Government (prime minister) to look into the matter,” Election Commissioner Md Shah Nawaz said yesterday. Talking to the media at his office in the Election Commission Secretariat in the city, Shah Nawaz said that action will be taken against…

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BGB-BSF joint exercise Jan 28-30

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Border Security Force (BSF) of India for the first time are…

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News

Govt to be defeated thru� polls: Khaleda

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said her party now will defeat the government through elections, not by any movement, reports UNB. “The country is now in a deep crisis and conspiracy. To save the country, now we’ll have to defeat this regime through polls, not by any movement,”…

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Metro

Gulistan footpaths to be freed in 30 days, says DSCC mayor

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sayeed Khokon yesterday announced that all footpaths of Gulistan area will be freed from encroachment within 30 days to ensure smooth movement of pedestrians, reports UNB. However, the DSCC mayor also assured that hawkers can run their business on the footpath…

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Editorial

Revisiting Bangladesh-Pakistan relations

This year Bangladeshis celebrated their Victory Day with even greater fervour than usual. This year a number of infamous Bengalis who not simply supported the Pakistan regime but indulged in vicious crimes against humanity in 1971, were finally tried and executed. As we are a civilised nation with a…

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Op-ed

Rock �n� Roll, social change and democratisation in Bangladesh

The birth of Bangladesh as an independent country in 1971 following a nine-month long bloody war against Pakistan was premised upon its struggle for democracy. When Awami League (AL) won a 160 seats out of 162 seats in East Pakistan during 1970’s general election, the West Pakistani government…

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Miscellaneous

Amu for national unity against int�l conspiracies

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu yesterday called upon all to be united with patriotism to foil global conspiracies against Bangladesh, reports BSS. "A global conspiracy is going on to discover IS in the name of militancy in Bangladesh to create sufferings and conflicts in the country like…

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Business

Bangladesh�s position unchanged

Bangladesh’s position in Human Development Index (HDI) has remained unchanged this year compared to last year according to 2015 Human Development Report, launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the NEC Conference Room, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital, yesterday. According…

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Worldwide

Democrats hit Trump, clash over jihadist fight

AFP, MANCHESTER: Hillary Clinton and other Democratic presidential hopefuls used Donald Trump as a political bogeyman Saturday to highlight their own calls to defeat jihadist extremists without the bigotry and bluster brandished by their top Republican rival. Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton,…

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Dhakalive

Tanvir Mokammel�s �Lalon� to be screened at Shilpakala today

‘Lalon’—a film mainly based on the life of Bengali mystic poet Fakir Lalon Shah, directed by noted filmmaker Tanvir Mokammel, will be screened today at 6pm as a part of ongoing 15-day event titled ‘Bangladesh Film Festival 2015’ at the National Art Plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala…

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Sports

BCB stages a flawless BPL-3

The BPL-3 emerged out as a successful venture for Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after they dealt with the two great hurdles- payment and match fixing issue- astutely. The gross income from the tournament is Tk. 25 crore, making it a huge success but more importantly the board restored its image by…

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Nationwide

Electioneering gains momentum in dists

Campaign for municipality election has gained momentum in districts with the December 30 voting day approaching. In Jhenidah, candidates seeking to contest for mayoral posts in municipal election have geared up campaign. They will, for the first time, run for election with party symbols. Now, there…

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86pc Ctg polling centres �risky�

At least 86 per cent of polling centres in Chittagong for the municipality polls slated for December 30 have been identified as ‘risky’ by a report prepared by intelligence agencies. This has been confirmed by Chittagong district police. This amounts to 114 polling centres out of a total…

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