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Polls likely by Dec this year

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed the interim government's commitment to holding a free and fair election. The vote is likely to take place by December this year, he said. He said this at a meeting with…

UN report on uprising: It’s crucial for due process

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk yesterday hoped that their recent independent fact-finding report will support truth-telling, accountability, reparations, healing and reform in Bangladesh. "It will be crucial to…

Zia Charitable graft case: SC upholds acquittal of Khaleda

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday upheld the High Court verdict acquitting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and two others in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case. A three-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by…

Make int’l meet on Rohingya a success

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday called for making the upcoming international conference on the Rohingya crisis a big success to bring back focus on the decades-long humanitarian tragedy and mobilise more support for the…

Amendments must not serve any group

Eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said that steps must be taken to ensure that the constitution cannot be manipulated to benefit any particular person or group. "We must ensure that any change or amendment to the constitution…

Ensure free drinking water at public places

The High Court in a verdict yesterday declared the access to pure drinking and usable water a fundamental right of the citizens, saying it is the state's responsibility to ensure this right. The court also directed the government to…

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