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Remedies to fix oral hygiene
Good oral health is essential for overall well-being yet many people neglect proper dental care, leading to various issues with their teeth or gum. Unhealthy teeth can cause discomfort, lower self-esteem and contribute to severe health complications if left untreated hence, understanding the...
“Mass killings must be addressed as top priority in legal proceedings”
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has called for the prosecution of every instance of mass killing in the country, stressing that justice should be the governments top priority. He made the statement during a public gathering at a conference organized by the district...
"Electoral reforms must be completed by October for December election"
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin stated that the reform of electoral laws and rules and other necessary works must be completed by October next to hold the 13th parliamentary election in December next, reports UNB. To conduct the election in December, I have to be fully prepared with...
Net tightening around those DCs, SPs
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an investigation into allegations of fraud, abuse of power, and irregularities during the 2018 Eleventh National Assembly elections. The investigation will focus on key figures such as District Commissioners (DC), Superintendents of Police (SP),...
Overhaul in electoral system on the horizon
The Election Commission (EC) is planning to amend the electoral code of conduct grounded on recommendations from the Electoral Reform Commission. Substantial changes are underway to the code of conduct and campaigning methods for both national and local government polls. Relevant departments...
Reforms: Proposal to repeal multi-seat candidacy
Proposal to repeal the provision of running for multiple seats is one of the most formidable recommendations made by the Electoral Reform Commission. The commission explains their recommendation saying it made the proposal to reduce the costs of by-elections and to make a level playing field for...
We must make political arena free of criminals
Electoral Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam Majumdar emphasized on making political arena free of criminals. He made the statement on Saturday at Cumilla when he was addressing a symposium organized by Cumilla Bachao Mancha. The dictatorial fascists must not return and take seats in...
100 reserved seats proposed for women
The Electoral and Constitutional Reform Commissions are submitting significant recommendations for women empowerment, including the increase in the number of reserved seats for women, and election system. According to the recommendation, 100 seats will be reserved for women, who will be elected...
Electoral Reform Commission’s term extended
The interim government has extended the term of the Electoral Reform Commission. A notification signed by cabinet secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid was issued on Thursday in this regard by the order of the President. According to the notification, the term of the Electoral Reform Commission has...
No EVM in upcoming elections: Badiul Alam
Electoral System Reform Commission head Dr Badiul Alam Majumder is quite sure that there will be no use of EVM [Electronic Voting Machine] in the upcoming elections. It can be said with certainty that EVMs will not be used in the next elections, he said, adding: EVMs are very weak device and...
‘EC will decide who are eligible for contest in polls’
The Chief of the Electoral Reform Commission Badiul Alam Majumder stated that the Election Commission (EC) will determine who is eligible to participate in the upcoming elections. He clarified that the commissions role is to propose reforms to the electoral system, not to decide individual...
High Court voids 15th amendment, restores caretaker government system
The High Court has declared the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished the caretaker government system, invalid. A bench consisting of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury delivered the verdict at 10:52 AM on Tuesday. In its ruling, the court stated that the...
Preparations are underway
The newly appointed Election Commission (EC) is silently carrying out preparatory work for the 13th National Parliament Elections after taking charge. The EC will make final move on electoral reforms after reviewing the reform commissions reports by January. The concerned committee will take...
Electoral offenders in last 3 polls should be punished: Dr Badiul Alam
Chief of the Electoral Reform Commission Dr Badiul Alam Majudar on Friday said the perpetrators of offence committed in the last three general elections should be punished. Those who committed electoral crimes in the last three elections should be punished. The Election Commission (EC) committed...
Golden opportunity created to remove discriminations: Dr Badiul Alam
Head of the Electoral Reform Commission, Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, on Wednesday said a golden opportunity was created to eliminate injustices and discriminations from society, reports UNB. A wonderful opportunity has been created for us to eliminate all the injustices and discriminations that...
Local elections should precede 13th JS poll after needed reforms: Dr Tofail Ahmed
Dr Tofail Ahmed, a key member of the Electoral Reform Commission and a local government expert, has called for holding a cycle of local elections that can help to prime the new Election Commission for conducting the all-important 13th national election, through which the country will choose its...
Electing President through direct votes under consideration
Electoral Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam Majumder said the issue of electing the countrys President through direct votes is under consideration following the recommendation. He came up with the observation while briefing journalists after attending a view-exchange meeting at the Election...
OpenAI invests in research on ‘AI Morality’
OpenAI is funding academic research focused on developing algorithms capable of predicting human moral judgments. In a recent filing with the IRS, OpenAI Inc., the for-profit arm of OpenAI, revealed that it had granted funding to researchers at Duke University for a project titled Research AI...
'Be patient, just for a little while'
One of my neighbor-nephews, in his early thirties, has always been well-regarded in the community. Known as a good boy since childhood, he excelled academically, consistently ranking first or second from primary school through university. A few years ago, he secured a respectable position in a...
We’re reviewing election irregularities, plans punishment: Badiul Alam Majumder
Electoral Reform Commission (ERC) Chief Dr Badiul Alam Majumder on Thursday said they are reviewing the irregularities reported during the last three general elections held in 2014, 2018 and 2024 to recommend punishment for the responsible persons. Were reviewing election offences in the last...
‘Graveyard of corals’ found as extreme heat, cyclones hit Great Barrier Reef
Reefs in northern Great Barrier Reef have seen substantial losses of coral cover after a summer of extreme heat, two cyclones and major flooding, reports Reuters. A survey by Australian Institute of Marine Science reveals the information. After the most widespread coral bleaching event seen...
World’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands
The worlds largest known coral, visible from space, has been discovered in the waters of the Solomon Islands. With a circumference of 183 metres, the gigantic multicoloured organism is an intricate network of individual coral polyps that have grown for between 300 and 500 years. The sprawling...
15 inmates killed in Ecuador prison fight
Authorities said on Tuesday that a fight among inmates has left at least 15 dead and 14 injured at Ecuadors largest prison, reports UNB. In a statement, prison officials said police and military had been deployed to take control of the facility. The Litoral Penitentiary in the coastal city of...
Trump wins Arizona, completing sweep of swing states
Donald Trump, Republican candidate for the presidential election 2024 of the United States has secured 270 electoral-college votes needed to win the election early Wednesday, reports Al Jazeera. However, the Associated Press declared on Saturday that Donald Trump has won the presidential...
Electoral Reform Commission gets 500 recommendations
The Electoral Reform Commission has received more than 500 recommendations so far. In these recommendations, citizens have given their opinions on more than six issues. The deadline for giving recommendations or opinions will expire on November 15. However, the commission is mulling to extend the...
Trump at 168 electoral votes, Harris at 81
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump are battling it out for the White House, with polls gradually closing across the United States Tuesday and a long night of waiting for vote count expected. Outcomes are tumbling in, with US media projecting wins...