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NCP rolls out manifesto packed with promises

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The National Citizen Party (NCP), a new political platform and partner of the 11-party alliance, on Friday unveiled its election manifesto-Manifesto of Youth and Dignity-ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections, outlining 36 pledges centred on state reform, accountability, economic restructuring and national security.The manifesto was announced at La Vita Hall of the Lakeshore Grand ...

BD-KSA airfare for expats fixed at Tk 20,000

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The government has launched an initiative to provide affordable air travel for Bangladeshi expatriate workers in Saudi Arabia, fixing one-way fares on the Saudi Arabia-Bangladesh routes at around Tk 20,000.The announcement was made by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing on Friday morning.Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said the initiative aims to sell ...

16 countries to observe Feb polls

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Sixteen countries to send 57 observers to Bangladesh to oversee the country's 13th general election and the referendum on the July Charter scheduled to be held on February 12."We have received confirmation of close to 400 election observers so far, and we expect a few more countries to confirm the visits of their delegates very ...

BNP allies rue 'rebel' candidates

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As the 13th parliamentary election heats up, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) allies are grappling with an unexpected headache rebel candidates from within the BNP itself.The BNP has allocated 16 seats to alliance partners, but in at least 12 constituencies, BNP leaders denied the party's Sheaf of Paddy symbol are contesting as independents. Branded "rebels" by ...

CPA warns against hampering port operations

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CHATTOGRAM, Jan 30: The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has warned the Port employees and workers against any untoward incident that would hamper the normal operational activities of the Chattogram Port over the HC verdict on the lease of New Mooring Container terminal. If any such act is taken by them disciplinary action against employees will be ...

47pc people says Tarique Rahman next PM: Survey

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Innovation Consulting has reported a notable surge in public support for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party as the country approaches the 13th parliamentary election, according to the third round of its 'People's Election Pulse Survey (PEPS)'. The survey indicates that more than 47 percent of respondents now consider the possibility of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman becoming the ...

Dhaka claims tangible progress in streamlining FDI processes

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The government this week reported tangible progress in streamlining investment and trade processes, citing stronger inter-agency coordination and faster decision-making as key drivers of economic competitiveness.The updates were shared at the 7th meeting of the Investment Coordination Committee, where senior policymakers and regulators reviewed reforms aimed at cutting bottlenecks, digitising services and speeding up investment ...

Major alliances failed to end graft

Says Pir Charmonai

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Ameer of Islami Andolon Bangladesh Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, popularly known as Pir Charmonai, has said that both major political alliances contesting the 13th national parliamentary election had previously been in power but failed to eradicate corruption and terrorism.He made the remarks on Friday after Juma prayers while addressing an election rally at the Konabari ...

Mamunul calls for calm, disciplined campaign

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Allama Mamunul Haque, parliamentary candidate of the 11-party alliance from the Dhaka-13 constituency, has urged party leaders and activists to remain calm and not fall victim to any provocation during the ongoing election campaign.Speaking at a roadside rally on Friday after leading a large procession following Jummah prayers, Mamunul Haque said his campaign would be ...

Banani building fire doused after an hour

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A fire that broke out in a residential building in the capital's Banani Chairmanbari has been brought under control after almost an hour of efforts.The Fire Service received the report of the blaze around 7pm on Friday.Fire Service Control Room Officer Anwarul Islam said the fire was brought under control around 8pm after efforts by ...