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Emergency set to be relaxed from today: Campaigning ahead of local poll allowed Bdnews24.com, Dhaka
The government has finalised its 'amendment' of emergency Power Rules to allow Campaigning ahead of the local elections, an Adviser said yesterday.
The Adviser Hossain Zillur Rahman told reporters: "Campaigning will be allowed in the applicable local poll areas from the day of announcement of the schedule to the day of voting."
"The government has finalised the amendment of the emergency powers rules allowing rallies, meetings and other campaigning ahead of the local government polls," he said, after a dialogue session with Bangladesh Khilafat Majlish at the Chief Adviser's Office:
The adviser declined to reply, however, when asked when the state of emergency would be wholly lifted.  |
4-party to resist local polls ahead of nat'l election
Staff Reporter
Leaders of the BNP-led four-party alliance yesterday urged the Election Commission not to announce the election schedules for the local government bodies, which is expected to come today, ahead of the national election.
Addressing a rally at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh in the city, they demanded the parliamentary election by October 30 before local government elections and lifting of the state of emergency. The rally, organised by the four-party alliance to mark the Demand Day, was held with BNP Secretary General Delwar Hossain in the chair. |
UK minister for relaxation of emergency rules before polls
Staff Reporter
United Kingdom's Development Minister Shahid Malik MP yesterday advocated for relaxation of emergency rules before election retreating from his country's earlier stand of lifting the state of emergency for creating a congenial atmosphere for the participants in the polls.
The British Minister had hectic meetings with government, political and army figures, civil society members and met the media prior to wrapping up his 2-day visit to Bangladesh.
He called upon all to engage constructively in democratic processes in order to achieve a smooth transition to an elected government in Bangladesh by the end of current year. |
IGP addresses Barisal cops: Police must be people-friendly
Barisal Correspondent
Inspector General of Police Nurn Muhammad yesterday counselled the police force to shed their traditional image and become people oriented in the discharge of their responsibility.
Addressing the members of the community police of Barisal city and upazilas at the Barisal auditorium, he told them the citizens of the country have the right to get satisfactory service from the police and the latter must rise to the expectations of the people. |
HC orders govt to act on water deal with India
Bdnews24.com, Dhaka
The High Court yesterday ordered the government to explain why the concerned authorities were not being directed to take steps to ensure procurement of water from the Ganges in line with an agreement with India.
The court also ordered the government to take initiatives to reconsider the Ganges water sharing treaty through international forums, including the United Nations, according to international law and conventions.
It also sought an explanation from the government why authorities should not be directed to set up a Ganges/Padma barrage as an alternative source for ensuring adequate water supply. |
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Internet Edition. June 20, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM 
