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Section 57 to be scrapped

The controversial Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act and some other sections of it will be revoked soon, two senior ministers said yesterday. Law minister Anisul Huq and Information minister Hasanul Haq Inu came up with this announcement after a meeting at the Secretariat yesterday afternoon. The ministers said that some sections including—Sections 54, 55, 56, 57 and 66—of the ICT Act would be annulled as the draft of the Digital Security Act is being finalised. The law minister said that freedom of expression will be ensured under the Digital Security Act. The ICT Act's Section 57 will be deleted as it is already in the draft Digital Security Act, he added. In response to a query, Anisul Huq…

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Repatriation to Myanmar, not other places: UN

Rogingyas, who took refuge in Bangladesh to escape from the atrocities by the Myanmar security forces…

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News

India, China display friendly gestures

The Indian warship INS Sukanya (P50) and the Chinese warship, PLANS Yuncheng stood only 2.5 cable lengths (450 metres) from each other yesterday. No, it wasn't a stand-off on the seas. They were taking part in a three-day joint sea exercise in the Bay of Bengal. Commodore SA Deodhar operated…

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Metro

Plan to rehabilitate hawkers in capital

A proposal has been prepared to rehabilitate the hawkers to make the roads and footpaths free from illegal occupants to ease the nagging traffic congestion and movement of pedestrians in the capital, reports BSS. “We have already prepared a proposal to rehabilitate the hawkers with a view to keeping…

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Editorial

Dhaka’s drainage: A single body may perform better

Indeed if the responsibility of the Dhaka’s drainage can be brought under one authority as the government is planning to do it, it can be hoped that the system would be substantially improved and we welcome this move. Presently, according to a report published in this newspaper yesterday, there…

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Op-ed

Smoking : a threat to public health and environment

Every citizen of a country is entitled to enjoy his or her right to have a healthy environment for having a healthy life. However, the activities of certain citizens tend to hamper the ability of others to enjoy a healthy environment and the activities can be sometimes proven to be public nuisance.…

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Business

Leather footwear sees positive growth on the back of high-end products

The export of leather footwear has risen significantly in the first four months (July–October) of the current financial year (FY2017–18). With earnings of USD 202.20 million, the sector has registered a positive growth rate of 5.68 per cent, according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data.…

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Worldwide

Trump, Democrats spar as US government shutdown looms

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump clashed with Democratic leaders in dramatic fashion Tuesday, heaping pressure on Congress to craft a compromise on federal spending or face a crippling government shutdown in 10 days, reports AFP. Hours after the president suggested a funding deal with Democrats…

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Dhakalive

IGCC screens docu-film ‘Batighar’ on Professor Anisuzzaman

Indira Gandhi Culture Centre organised a screening of documentary film on Emeritus Professor Anisuzzaman titled ‘Batighar’, produced by Masud Karim, at Kabi Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum on Tuesday. Professor Emeritus Anisuzzaman was present at the event accompanied…

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Sports

Ctg Vikings first team to make exit

Chittagong Vikings became the first team to confirm their exit from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) following their 33-run defeat to Rajshahi Kings yesterday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Given they were playing their home venue, it was expected they would revive their campaign after a frustrating…

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Nationwide

‘New, women voters main weapon in the next polls’

Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said new and women voters would be the main weapon to win in the next general election. He made this comment at the party’s new member collection and renewal of its membership programme on the premises…

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Comilla clinch top spot beating Dhaka

Comilla Victorians went atop the BPL points table, securing a 12-run win over Dhaka Dynamites in the last match of the Chittagong phase yesterday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. The defeat left defending champions Dhaka in the third position with 11 points in 10 matches. Comilla Victorians and Khulna…

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