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Desk Report, EC preparing for February and April elections There was no discussion in the meeting between the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin and the Chief Advisor to the interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, about the date or possible time of the next national parliamentary election. However, the Election Commission (EC) is preparing for the national parliamentary election with two ‘timeframes’ of February and April next year. This constitutional body, not the local government, is preparing in full swing for the parliamentary election. EC preparing for February and…

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Desk Report, Anti-discrimination student movement surrounds police station and blocks highway in Chittagong After two clashes with the police, leaders and activists of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have surrounded the Patiya police station in Chittagong. They have been stationed in front of the main gate of the Patiya police station since 9:30 am today, Wednesday. The leaders and activists claim that the police attacked them twice. They will continue the program until a fair trial is held in this incident. Anti-discrimination student movement surrounds police station and blocks highway in…

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Desk Report, Commissioner Zakir Hossain suspended for keeping Chittagong Customs House closed Chittagong Customs Commissioner Zakir Hossain suspended for keeping Chittagong Customs House closed House Commissioner Md. Zakir Hossain has been temporarily suspended. The Internal Resources Department (IRD) has taken this disciplinary action against him for obstructing import and export activities by closing the Chittagong Customs House on June 28 and 29. Commissioner Zakir Hossain suspended for keeping Chittagong Customs House closed An order in this regard was issued on Tuesday night. It was signed by IRD Secretary and National…

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Desk Report, US concerned over Iran’s mine-laying preparations in Strait of Hormuz US concerns have grown after Iran’s military planted naval mines on its ships in the Persian Gulf last month. US authorities feared that Tehran was preparing to block the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on various facilities. US concerned over Iran’s mine-laying preparations in Strait of Hormuz Two US officials said the information was obtained after analyzing classified intelligence. The officials said the previously unknown preparations were detected after Israel launched a missile attack on…

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Desk Report, Bodies of two students missing after boat capsizes in Brahmaputra River recovered after 22 hours The bodies of two students who went missing after their boat capsized in the Brahmaputra River on their way to a madrasa have been recovered after about 22 hours. Their relatives recovered their bodies from the river in the Banshia area of ​​Pagla Tangab Union in Mymensingh, about two kilometers away from the scene, at around 7 am on Wednesday. Bodies of two students missing after boat capsizes in Brahmaputra River recovered after…

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Desk Report, Another eviction at the shipbreaking factory built by cutting down forests in Sitakunda The eviction drive is underway at the controversial shipbreaking factory built by cutting down forests in Sitakunda, Chittagong. Photo taken this morning: Jewel Shil Another eviction at the shipbreaking factory built by cutting down forests in Sitakunda The second phase of the eviction drive has begun at the controversial shipbreaking factory built by cutting down forests in Sitakunda, Chittagong, from Wednesday morning. The factory was demolished in the first phase on June 25. The district…

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Desk Report, Anti-discrimination student movement surrounds police station and blocks highway in Chittagong A group of leaders and activists of the anti-discrimination student movement block the Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar highway in front of Patiya police stationPhoto: Prothom Alo Anti-discrimination student movement surrounds police station and blocks highway in Chittagong Leaders and activists of the anti-discrimination student movement have surrounded Patiya police station in Chittagong after two clashes with the police. They have been stationed in front of the main gate of Patiya police station since 9:30 am today, Wednesday. The leaders…

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Desk Report, Sri Lanka has clear plans for ‘terrible’ Mustafiz He performed brilliantly while playing IPL. However, due to an injury sustained in IPL, he did not play in the T20 series against Pakistan. Mustafiz is returning to cricket with the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Mustafiz’s record against the team is also quite good. The first match of the series is tomorrow. Sri Lanka has clear plans for ‘terrible’ Mustafiz So far, Mustafiz has taken 23 wickets in 14 matches against Sri Lanka in ODIs. His economy is also…

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Desk Report, DSE’s new COO Mohammad Asadur Rahman Mohammad Asadur Rahman has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the country’s main stock market, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). He joined the post on Monday. Asadur Rahman will serve as the COO and acting MD until he becomes the Managing Director (MD) of DSE. Asadur Rahman joined DSE on April 15, 2010 as Assistant General Manager. DSE’s new COO Mohammad Asadur Rahman In 2013, he was promoted to Deputy General Manager. After that, he served as the General Manager…

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Desk Report, Speedy trial of July massacre and state recognition of martyrs must be ensured: Khaleda Zia BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has demanded a speedy trial of the killings committed during the July Movement and state recognition of the martyrs. She also mentioned that the families of these martyrs must be ensured a dignified rehabilitation and a safe future. Speedy trial of July massacre and state recognition of martyrs must be ensured: Khaleda Zia The BNP chief said this in a video message at a program titled ‘Mass Uprising 2024,…

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