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Aziz's decision should end political crisis
Iajuddin says he will appoint 2 more commissioners
President and Chief Adviser to caretaker government Iajuddin Ahmed announced late last night that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) MA Aziz agreed to go on a leave for three months to stay aloof fromthe
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14-party to observe ‘victory’ today
To decide blockade this morning
Terming President and Chief Adviser Iajuddin Ahmed's announcement last night of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) MA Aziz's going on leave "victory of the people's movement", the Awami League (AL) led
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Blockade Continues
Cars start streaming on to streets
With added sufferings due to the non-stop road-rail-waterways blockade programme by the Awami league (AL)-led 14-party combine, people yesterday streamed onto the streets of the capital.
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No election commissioners acceptable as acting CEC
Says 14-party, demanding removal of 3 incumbent commissioners
The Awami League-led 14-party alliance will not accept any reconstitution of the Election Commission (EC) by keeping the three "controversial" election commissioners and making one of them the actingchief
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Criminals beat up Star reporter Bilu
Attackers threaten him for reporting 'against BNP'
Unidentified criminals mercilessly beat up the senior correspondent of The Daily Star in Bogra, Hasibur Rahman Bilu, and damaged his motorcycle yesterday allegedly for "reporting against the BNP.
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Khaleda again presses for announcement of polls schedule soon
Asks CG to create congenial atmosphere for election in time
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday urged the caretaker government to immediately announce the election schedule and create a congenial atmosphere for holding the next parliamentary polls in due time.
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Iajuddin assures advisers of an 'acceptable' EC
Finance and Planning Adviser Akbar Ali Khan yesterday said that President and Chief Adviser Iajuddin Ahmed has assured the council of advisers to appoint people acceptable to all to the Election Commission
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Blockade relaxed at Chittagong Port
Delivery of goods from the premier seaport Chittagong is going to resume today on a limited scale as 14-party coalition relaxed its blockade on rail, road and waterways in Chittagong.
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Accountable leadership vital for ensuring rights
UK minister tells Human Rights Focus Group Discussion
Accountability and transparency of the political leadership of Bangladesh should be ensured for establishing human rights in the country, British Minister of State for Trade and Investment Ian McCartney
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Changes in local admin important for fair polls
Observes BEA
The change of chief election commissioner is not enough to hold a free and fair election, as the officials appointed under political considerations by the immediate past four-party government are controlling
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3 outlaws killed in 'shootouts'
Three members of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were killed yesterday in Sirajganj, Pabna and Kushtia in separate 'shootouts' with law enforcement agencies.
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Ban on journos' entry to EC withdrawn
The Election Commission (EC) yesterday withdrew the restriction on journalists it had imposed on Monday following protests from different journalists' associations.
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4 killed in separate road crashes
Four people were killed in separate road accidents in the capital yesterday. Babu, 27, a bus helper, died after falling from a Mirpur-bound speeding bus at around 10:30am near Mirpur Circle-10.
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China ready to help broker Indo-Pak peace
Chinese President Hu Jintao declared yesterday his country was ready to play a "constructive role" for peace in South Asia and that he had made his trip to India to enhance "mutual trust".
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Lebanon violence could spread
Fears ME leaders
The assassination of an anti-Syrian Lebanese minister has sent tremors through the Middle East, with leaders voicing fears yesterday of further unrest in Lebanon and beyond.
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