EC opens probe into video of ex-BCL leader sealing ballots
The Election Commission has launched an investigation into a video purportedly showing a suspended local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League sealing ballot papers for ruling Awami League candidate Golam Faruque in Laxmipur-3 by-election. Returning Officer Md Farhad Hossain told bdnews24.com on Monday that he ordered District Election Officer Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman to submit a report within three days after investigating the alleged incident, reports bdnews24.com. Farhad declined to comment further before getting the investigation report, after which he will recommend action if there were any irregularities. Election Commission Secretary Md Zahangir Alam, accused BCL leader Azad Hossain and Faruque could not be reached for comments. The BNP says it will not contest any election with the Awami League in power because polls are “never fair” under the party.
Source:bd News24
November 07, 2023 16:00 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
November 07, 2023 15:39 UTC
EC halts Brahmanbaria, Laxmipur by-poll result gazettes for alleged irregularities
The Election Commission has halted the publication of gazettes on the results of by-elections in Laxmipur-3 and Brahmanbaria-2 constituencies after allegations of irregularities surfaced on social media. EC Secretary Jahangir Alam said on Tuesday that appropriate action will be taken after an investigation. “It is in the law that if there is a specific complaint after the announcement of the election results, the commission can suspend publication of the gazette and order an investigation.”The Representation of the People Order states that the Election Commission is authorised to cancel elections if vote-rigging allegations are proven.
Source:bd News24
November 07, 2023 14:34 UTC
Two inmates die in Jamalpur jail
Shaheen Howladar, 45, and Yakub Ali, 62, two inmates at Jamalpur District Jail, were declared dead by doctors at Jamalpur General Hospital on Tuesday. Jailer Abu Fatah of Jamalpur District Jail confirmed the names of the dead early on Tuesday. He told bdnews24.com that Shaheen was sent to Jamalpur General Hospital after his breathing difficulties worsened sometime around midnight. He had been brought to Jamalpur District Jail on Aug 31. Jamalpur General Hospital Acting Resident Medical Officer Shamim Iftekhar told reporters, “Both were dead by the time they reached the hospital.
Source:bd News24
November 07, 2023 12:55 UTC
The Villages High School hosts movie night
Tenth grader Oscar Blackwood, left, shares his popcorn with eleventh grader Jurany Acevedo, right, before the start of movie night at The Villages High School. The VHS Press Club screened “Home Alone,” on Friday.
Source:Daily Sun
November 07, 2023 11:21 UTC
Shakib ruled out of World Cup due to injury
DHAKA, Nov 7, 2023 (BSS)--Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the ICC Cricket World Cup after suffering an injury to his left Index finger while batting in the match against Sri Lanka in Delhi yesterday (Monday). "Shakib was struck on his left index finger early in his innings but continued to bat with supportive taping and painkillers. He underwent an emergency X-ray in Delhi after the game which confirmed the fracture on the left PIP joint," national team Physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said. Shakib, the world's number one all-rounder, scored 82 off 65 balls to guide the side to a three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. But with ICC Champions Trophy at stake, the last match is crucial for them.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 07, 2023 10:40 UTC
Tom's takes: It's early, but there's a lot to like about Nebraska basketball after one game
There's no NCAA NET ranking yet, but Ken Pomeroy's preseason rankings show Fred Hoiberg's lads on a sugar diet. Then there's Florida A&M (344), Rider (229), Stony Brook (276), Oregon State (175), Duqesne (89), Cal State Fullerton (174), North Dakota (255) and South Carolina State (345). The last time they won nine nonconference games was 10-1 in 2018-19. It's way too early to talk about any of that, but there's a strategy to scheduling. The Big Ten is different, but other Big Ten teams have dipped into the portal there.
Source:Daily Sun
November 07, 2023 09:59 UTC
Trump clashes with judge at New York civil fraud trial
NEW YORK, Nov 7, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - A combative Donald Trump took the stand on Monday in the New York civil fraud case threatening his real estate empire, clashing repeatedly with the judge and denouncing the trial as a "disgrace." "This is not a political rally," the New York Supreme Court justice told the 2024 Republican presidential nomination front-runner. Trump accused the judge of being "very hostile" and denounced New York Attorney General Letitia James, who brought the case against him, as a "political hack." - 'Numbers don't lie' -Speaking to reporters after his testimony, Trump said the case "should have never been brought. The civil fraud trial is one of several legal battles Trump faces as he seeks to recapture the presidency.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 07, 2023 09:21 UTC
EC opens probe into video of ex-BCL leader sealing ballots in Laxmipur by-election
Shafiqur has also been ordered to interview the polling officials, law enforcers and others at South Khaguria Government Primary School centre in Sadar Upazila, where the incident reportedly occurred. Farhad declined to comment further before getting the investigation report, after which he will recommend action if there were any irregularities. Election Commission Secretary Md Zahangir Alam, accused BCL leader Azad Hossain and Faruque could not be reached for comments.
Source:bd News24
November 07, 2023 01:01 UTC
AL takes out protest rally against BNP's blockade in city
DHAKA, Nov 6, 2023 (BSS) - Awami League (AL) and its associate bodies today brought out rallies and processions at the entrance points and different areas of the city against the ongoing 48-hour blockade enforced by BNP-Jamaat. Leaders and activists of Dhaka city south unit of AL, Awami Swechchhasebak League, Jubo League, Chhatra League, Jatiya Shramik League, Jubo Mohila League and its associate bodies brought out the protest procession as well as rally in front of the central office of AL in Bangabandhu Avenue. AL Presidium Member Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya, Bir Bikram, Joint general secretary and Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, Dhaka city AL president Abu Ahmed Mannafi and its general secretary Humayun Kabir, Dhaka city AL former general secretary Shah-e-Alam Murad, joint general secretaries - Mohiuddin Ahmed Mohi and Morshed Kamal, Swechchhasebak League president Gazi Mesbahul Hossain Sachu and its general secretary Afzalur Rahman Babu, Dhaka city south unit Chhatra League general secretary Sazal Kundu, Sutrapur Thana Chhatra League president Tousik bin Kamal, Kotwali Thana Chhatra League general secretary Mahadi Redwan Talukder, were present at the rally. Leaders and workers led by Dhaka city south unit president of Awami Swechchhasebak League Kamrul Hasan Ripon brought out a protest procession against the blockade in Dhaka-5 constituency area. Dhaka city north unit of AL leaders and activists, directed by its president Sheikh Bazlur Rahman and its general secretary SM Mannan Kochi, brought out protest processions in different areas.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 06, 2023 19:51 UTC
Bus set on fire in Gulistan on the final day of BNP’s 48-hour blockade
A bus was set on fire in Dhaka’s Gulistan on the final day of a 48-hour blockade called by the BNP and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami as part of their antigovernment movement. The arsonists set fire to a Bikalpa Paribahan bus in front of the Bangabandhu Square Hall market in Gulistan around 2 pm on Monday. “Two firefighting units brought the flames under control,” said Lima Khan, control room officer of the fire service. No casualties were reported, she added. The fire service reported another arson attack on a truck near the Bangladesh Bank in Dhaka earlier in the day.
Source:bd News24
November 06, 2023 19:23 UTC
Student killed in Pabna road accident
PABNA, Nov 6, 2023 (BSS) - A school student was killed and two others were injured in a collision between an engine-run three wheeler (Nosiman) and a motorcycle on the Ishwardi-Pabna highway in Baharpur mor area under Ishwardi upazila of the district today. The deceased was identified as Mitul Hossain, 15, son of Ismail Hossain, a resident of Athail Shimul village of the upazila. He was a 10th class student of Ishwardi Government Vocational Textile Institute. They were going to Ishwardi Government Vocational Textile Institute on a motorcycle. The injured were taken to Ishwardi Upazila Health Complex where on-duty doctor declared Mitul Hossain dead.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
November 06, 2023 17:14 UTC