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Amid protests and clashes, the government plans to challenge the order to ban battery-powered rickshaws in the capitalThe interim government has decided to appeal the High Court's recent order to ban battery-powered rickshaws in Dhaka following widespread protests and clashes between drivers and law-enforcing agencies. "The government has decided to appeal the High Court's order to ban battery-operated rickshaws in the Supreme Court. Since the High Court's order on Tuesday, which gave three days for the removal of these rickshaws from Dhaka city, protests and blockades have erupted across the capital. Despite having no legal status, battery-powered rickshaws have long been a common sight in the narrow lanes of Dhaka and other cities. Following the order, rickshaw drivers blocked the Doyaganj intersection the next day, demanding the continuation of battery-powered rickshaws.

Senior journalists Faisal Mahmud and Akbar Hossain Mojumdar have been appointed as press ministers in New Delhi and London, respectively, following a series of reshuffles in the interim government. The Ministry of Public Administration announced their two-year contractual appointments in separate notifications on Sunday. Faisal, editor of Bangla Outlook, will replace Shaban Mahmud in New Delhi, while Akbar, a journalist with BBC Bangla in Dhaka, will take over from Md Ashikun Nabi Chowdhury in London. This follows the appointment of journalist Golam Mortoza as press minister at the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington on Nov 19, succeeding AZM Sajjad Hossain, who was dismissed in August. According to the notifications, Faisal and Akbar must sever any professional or business ties before taking office.

Three KNF militants have died in an exchange of fire with the army during an operationThree killed in Ruma as KNF ‘fires on army’ during raidThree members of the Kuki-Chin National Front, an armed organisation operating in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, have been killed in a shootout with the army in Bandarban’s Ruma after they "opened fire on the army". The Inter Service Public Relations Directorate, the public relations wing of the military, said on Sunday that the militants fired on the army while they were carrying out an operation at a secret KNF hideout. This led to an exchange of fire between the armed militants and the army. "Three KNF militants were killed on the spot during the firefight, and several others managed to flee into the dense jungle," the ISPR statement said. The identities of the killed militants were not disclosed in the ISPR notice.

The SEC is suing Adani Group's head and his nephew Sagar Adani, accusing them of paying hundreds of millions in bribes to benefit an Adani companyIndian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel Jan 31, 2023. REUTERS/Amir CohenIndian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel Jan 31, 2023. Adani Group representatives did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on Sunday. Federal prosecutors issued arrest warrants for Gautam and Sagar Adani, alleging they participated in a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian officials to secure power-supply deals. The fallout was felt immediately, as billions of dollars were wiped off the market value of Adani Group companies and Kenya's president canceled a massive airport project with the group.

However, they will have to submit their wealth statements by Nov 30 from next yearThe Bangladesh government has extended the deadline for government employees to submit their asset declarations by one month. On Sunday, Public Administration Secretary Md Mokhlesur Rahman stated that government employees will be able to submit their wealth statements until Dec 31. Earlier, the ministry had set a deadline until Nov 30 for public servants to submit their asset reports in an attempt to prevent corruption and bring transparency to matters of income and expenditure. “The time for submitting the asset declarations of government employees is being extended by a month. That is also another reason for extending the time.”However, he said that government employees will have to file their wealth statements by Nov 30 from next year.

The Electoral Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam Majumdar has hinted at reviving the caretaker government system, which was abolished a decade ago. After a meeting with representatives from civil society on Sunday, he said: "What is clear from this discussion is that everyone has agreed on the caretaker government system. The Election Commission must be made independent, strengthened, and particularly given financial autonomy." This amendment abolished the caretaker government system and granted constitutional recognition to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the Father of the Nation. Everyone has called for holding them accountable," Badiul said at the Election Commission building on Sunday.

DHAKA, Nov 24, 2024 (BSS) - The interim government has appointed press ministers to the foreign missions in New Delhi, India and London, the United Kingdom. In separate notifications issued today, the ministry of foreign affairs appointed Faisal Mahmud and Akbar Hossain Majumder as the ministers of the press wing to the Bangladesh High Commissions in New Delhi and London respectively. The appointments were contingent on them relinquishing work-relations with any other profession, business or government, semi-government and private organisations. It mentioned that the appointments were made in the public interest and the conditions of the appointments will be determined by the contract agreement. Both the press ministers will be appointed contractually for two years.

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The Nebraska football program’s long eight-year bowl drought came to an end with a 44-25 win over Wisconsin in a game Nebraska never trailed, instead controlling throughout. The victory secured Nebraska a six-win season and a bowl trip for the first time since the 2016 season. Wisconsin missed two field goals and committed two turnovers, crucial mistakes which Nebraska benefited from. A Black Friday game against Iowa may limit just how long the Nebraska players and coaches can soak in the emotions of finally breaking through and making a bowl game – but they’ll never forget how they felt when snapping the program’s bowl streak. “Everybody who loves Nebraska wanted it, and moments like that come once in a lifetime.”Photos: Nebraska football hosts Wisconsin on senior day — Nov. 23

Linda Sherrod, left, of the Village of Amelia, helps The Villages Homeowners Advocates President Peter Russell harvest bok choy in November 2023 at Shared Harvest community garden. The volunteer-run operation is funded with support from the VHA Foundation.

Pledging to hold a free and fair election, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin says the Election Commission has ‘good intentions.’“Be assured that our intentions are good. I can say confidently that there’ll be a good election,” he told the media following the swearing-in of the election regulator by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed at the Supreme Court Judge’s Lounge on Sunday, bdnews24.com reports. With the cooperation of everyone, we’ll give a free, fair and credible election to the nation,” the CEC said. The CEC said the Election Commission would be advised on where the reforms were needed, as a reform commission was there to guide the EC. Earlier, the Nasir-led Election Commission took their oaths of office from the chief justice.

Mooney and his remaining History Department colleagues were operating concessions at Coors State University’s football stadium for the first time. He was filling another box when a man in battle fatigues leapt over the counter with a piercing howl. “Our esteemed Professor Mooney is prepared for everything except battle.” Braverman sometimes spoke as if a documentary film crew were trailing him. “You should wear a sombrero to promote your book,” Braverman said, crunching over the spilled popcorn. Mooney and Braverman had plenty in common besides being professors at the big state school in Colorado—maybe too much.

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Bangladesh swears in new Election Commission, taking another step towards the pollsThe AMM Nasir Uddin-led Election Commission has taken their oaths of office from the chief justice, marking another step on the road to the 13th national parliamentary elections. The four other election commissioners took their oaths of office afterwards. On Sept 5, the Election Commission led by Kazi Habibul Awal stepped aside following the political upheaval in Bangladesh. Then, on Oct 31, a search committee was formed under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Appointment Act, 2022 to put forward names for the posts. President Mohammed Shahabuddin then selected five names from the list on Thursday to form the new commission.