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Don’t talk to media on voting day

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday barred local election observers from talking to the media about the election situation while on their rounds during the voting day. They will not be allowed to carry mobile phones or to take photos in the polling centres during voting for the 11th parliamentary elections slated for December 30. EC secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed yesterday announced these restrictions while briefing the representatives of local election observer agencies at the Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital. “Election observers will observe the polls just like standing statues. They cannot talk to the media to make any comments. They will also not be allowed to carry mobile phones and take any snaps. They cannot enter the voting enclosures…

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BNP in soup over seat sharing with partners

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is facing the daunting task of picking up and accommodating suitable…

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News

Shahidul Alam walks out of jail

Noted photographer Shahidul Alam was released from jail on bail yesterday night, five days after securing bail from the High Court. He walked out of Dhaka Central Jail at Keraniganj around 8:25pm after his bail paper reached the prison, jailer Mahbub Islam told UNB. On November 15, the High Court granted…

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Metro

Four lakh students educated

The child online safety programme “Be Smart Use Heart” has completed its nationwide outreach to more than 400,000 students and over 70,000 teachers, parents and guardians. The objective of the programme was to build a better understanding, awareness and sensitivity around the safety measure.…

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Editorial

Eid-e-Miladunnabi

Today, the 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Islamic lunar calendar, is the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This date is very important to Muslims throughout the world because the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is regarded as a great blessing for the whole of humanity. The…

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Op-ed

Why Muslims observe Eid-e-Miladunnabi

Eid Milad-un-Nabi is a day to remember the teachings and kindness of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the believers regard His birthday out of a desire to show their love and devotion to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is an important day for the Muslims as they start the day by offering Namaz and take…

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Business

SMP guideline finalised

The Bangladesh Telecommu-nication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has finalised a policy guideline for telecom operators to create a level playing field and promote competition in telecommunications indutry. Last Wednesday, the BTRC issued a gazette signed by BTRC Chairman Md Jahirul Haque in this regard.…

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Worldwide

Interpol urged to reject Russian candidate

A growing chorus of critics is calling on Interpol to reject a Russian candidate to lead the organisation, over fears Moscow could abuse the role to target political opponents. The Kremlin has denounced what is says is “interference” in the vote, set for today at the close of Interpol’s…

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Dhakalive

‘Crutcher Kornel’ to be staged on second day today

Theatre troupe BotTala will stage ‘Crutcher Kornel’, an adaptation of eminent novelist Shahaduzzaman’s novel with the same title, today evening at the ‘Dhaka University (DU) Theatre Festival 2018’. The festival is taking place at the Teachers-Students Centre (TSC) Auditorium…

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Sports

Bashundhara book final berth

A late strike from substitute Towhidul Alam Sabuj steered Bashundhara Kings to secure the final berth of the Walton Federation Cup Football tournament defeating Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra by a solitary goal. Held at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, in the hard fought second semifinal Towhidul Alam…

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Nationwide

AL, BNP leaders ready to contest polls from jail

Three leaders of the BNP and one leader of the Awami League (AL) are preparing to contest the upcoming polls from jail. The leaders are identified as BNP central body vice-president Abdul Salam Pintu, BNP central committee child affairs secretary Abul Kalam Azad Siddiki, Jubo Dal secretary Sultan Salah…

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UN concerned over police shooting at Rakhine camp

The United Nations has expressed deep concern over shooting of Rohingyas by Myanmar police at an internally-displaced camp (IDP) housing in the country. The government officials concerned have described such action as unhelpful for the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingyas, who had to cross…

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