Russian stars' semi-naked party sparks wartime backlash
'CYNICAL'"To hold such events at a time when our guys are dying in the (Ukrainian) special military operation and many children are losing their fathers is cynical," said Yekaterina Mizulina, director of Russia's League for a Safe Internet, a body founded with the authorities' support. "Our soldiers on the front line are definitely not fighting for this." Many of the party's famous participants have recorded apologies, including journalist Ksenia Sobchak whose late father Anatoly used to be Putin's friend and boss. The scandal has angered those who support Russia's war in Ukraine. "That would be a better apology," the unidentified woman wrote.
Source:bd News24
December 28, 2023 12:57 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
December 28, 2023 11:06 UTC
General Daily Insight for December 28, 2023
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Source:Daily Sun
December 28, 2023 11:06 UTC
Forced voting violates electoral code of conduct: HRC
National Human Rights Commission chief Kamal Uddin Ahmed emphasised the importance of protecting voters’ rights and upholding electoral integrity ahead of the national polls. During a meeting with the Election Commission on Thursday, Kamal addressed the delicate balance between encouraging voting as a civic duty and respecting individual rights. “Preventing a voter from casting their ballot is a violation of human rights, while forcing them to vote contravenes the election code of conduct,” he said. Responding to questions about the implications of forcing someone to vote, Kamal said that any proven coercion would fall foul of the electoral code of conduct. An eight-member delegation from the Human Rights Commission met with the Election Commission to discuss these concerns.
Source:bd News24
December 28, 2023 10:21 UTC
BNP extends mass campaign for polls boycott by two days
BNP has extended its mass campaign and leaflet distribution programme by two days as the opposition party presses ahead with its 'non-cooperation movement' to garner public support for the boycott of the Jan 7 election. The party will continue the distribution of leaflets across the country on Friday and Saturday, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said at a virtual press briefing in Dhaka on Thursday. “The BNP’s non-cooperation movement to oust the Awami League government and implement a caretaker government before the polls is ongoing. Party loyalists, allies and like-minded groups will observe the extended programmes nationwide.”The country's largest opposition group launched the mass campaign and leaflet distribution programme on Dec 26. It had previously distributed leaflets between Dec 21-23 as part of its anti-government campaign.
Source:bd News24
December 28, 2023 09:38 UTC
Road accident kills 3 in city
The deceased were identified as Yasin, 9, Amrina Haque, 27, from Gazipur’s Kapasia and Ujjal Pandey, 26, of Kazipara village under Moksedpur Thana in Gopalganj district. Sub-Inspector (SI) of Khilkhet Police Station Md Mosharraf said the accident occurred in front of the passenger shade adjacent to the foot-over bridge on the airport road in Khilkhet Police Station area around 9pm on Wednesday. "Child Yasin died on the spot as seriously injured Ujjal and Amrina were first taken to Kurmitola General Hospital and later to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) for better treatment. A 27-year-old unidentified woman is admitted to DMCH Hospital in critical condition as well, he said. The bodies have been kept at the DMCH morgue for autopsies, Mia added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2023 09:05 UTC
Journalist torturers won't be spared: PM
DHAKA, Dec 28, 2023 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the culprits involved in inhuman torture on journalists on October 28 would not be spared. The prime minister made the remarks as a group of journalists injured in the gruesome attack on October 28 last, met her at her official residence Ganabhaban here this morning. "The culprits will have to be brought to justice by reviewing the pictures and video footages of the incidents," she said. At the outset of the function, the prime minister inquired about the health of the injured journalists. A video documentary on October 28 last mayhem based on the statements of the injured journalists describing the inhuman torture they went through was screened at the function.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2023 08:49 UTC
EC fines AL candidates Bahar, Shambhu
The Election Commission has imposed fines on prominent Awami League candidates AKM Bahauddin Bahar and Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu for breaching the electoral code of conduct, reports bdnews24.com. The decision was made after a hearing on Wednesday, where the possibility of cancelling their candidacies for multiple violations was considered. Subsequent investigations by the returning officer and the superintendent of police confirmed the allegations, leading to recommendations for legal action against Bahar. Meanwhile, Shambhu was accused of initiating his election campaign through public rallies and meetings before the official start date. Despite repeated warnings, Shambhu's 'pre-election irregularities' led to recommendations for legal action against him.
Source:bd News24
December 28, 2023 06:04 UTC
Rice Things Vs. Ramen and Boba, Go Sushi's sister restaurant, debuts in Flagstaff
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Source:Daily Sun
December 28, 2023 05:18 UTC
New family business Lakeshore Market and Deli opens in Gilford
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Source:Daily Sun
December 28, 2023 04:48 UTC
TIB’s report is misleading, intentional: Hasan
DHAKA, Dec 27, 2023 (BSS)- Coming down heavily on TIB report, Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud today said the report is conflicting, motivated and there is no scope to mislead the people with this report. Hasan said, according to TIB report the number of millionaire Awami League and independent candidates in the forthcoming election is highest than the previous elections. Dr Hasan said the TIB claimed that all their reports are based on researches. Ruling out Rizvi’s claim over Indo-Bangla relation Dr Hasan said over the last 15 years the government successfully resolved many issues with India. About the AL manifesto for 12th National Election, Dr Hasan said the slogan of manifesto is ‘Smart Bangladesh:Where Development Shines, Accelerating Employment’.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
December 28, 2023 02:10 UTC
Despite weather hardships, growers look ahead
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Source:Daily Sun
December 28, 2023 00:30 UTC
Three arrested after CCTV cameras found in Woman's World beauty salon
Police have arrested three people for allegedly installing CCTV cameras in several rooms of Woman's World, a beauty salon in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi. Emdadul Hasan, 53, Taslim Arif Ilyas, 52, and HM Jewel Khandkar, 33, were arrested on Tuesday after a complaint was made by one of the customers, said Parvez Islam, the chief of Dhanmondi Police Station. Police recovered digital video recorders of eight CCTV cameras at the Dhanmondi branch of Woman's World. Sub-Inspector Ekram Ali of Dhanmondi Police Station filed a case over the incident as the alleged victim was in distress, said Parvez.
Source:bd News24
December 27, 2023 18:28 UTC