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EC imposes restriction on religious event ahead of polls

The Election Commission asks local administration across the country not to permit the holding of any religious programme until the 11th parliamentary election is held.
The decision rests with me

After being unreachable for most of the party ranks over the last couple of days, Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad showed up before the party leaders and activists yesterday.
Extrajudicial Killings: 437 victims in 10 months

At least 437 people fell victim to extrajudicial killings by law enforcement agencies and 26 others were forcibly disappeared across the country in the last 10 months, a rights body said yesterday.
Saudi royals turn on crown prince

Amid international uproar over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, some members of Saudi Arabia's ruling family are agitating to prevent Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from becoming king, three sources close to the royal court said.
Asylum to Illegal Migrants: US judge halts Trump's ban

A federal judge on Monday put a temporary halt to a Trump administration order denying the possibility of asylum to people who enter the US illegally.
BTRC unblocks Skype

The telecom regulator yesterday unblocked Skype, a communication application, backtracking from its position a day after it was blocked.
Rafiqul Islam Mia arrested hours after conviction

BNP leader barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia was arrested by police hours after being sentenced to three years' imprisonment by a Dhaka court.
Freedom at last

After 108 days in jail, acclaimed photographer Shahidul Alam was finally released last night, five days after he had secured permanent bail from the High Court.
Miladunnabi today

The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (SM), marking the anniversary of birth and demise of Prophet Muhammad (SM), is being observed in the country today with due religious solemnity.
BNP slams govt for arresting Rafiqul

BNP has slammed the government for arresting its Standing Committee Member Rafiqul Islam Mia.
40 killed in suicide attack on Kabul religious gathering

At least 43 people are killed in a suicide bomb attack on a meeting of top clerics in Kabul, officials say, in one of the deadliest attacks to strike Afghanistan this year.
It’s the last chance, cash the opportunity: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir terms the December 30 as the last chance for the people and calls upon the countrymen to cash the opportunity overcoming all adverse situation.
STAR Day at a Glance | Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Hello readers! How are you doing today? Here are the headlines on November 20, 2018
Bikalpa Dhara to sit with AL Thursday

Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury has held a meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Gono Bhaban.
Eid-e-Miladunnabi tomorrow

The country is set to observe the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of birth and demise of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him) amid massive religious festivity and fervor.
Why victim should not be compensated for wrong treatment: HC to BSMMU

The High Court asks the authorities concerned to explain why they should not be directed to compensate Tk 1 core to the family of a patient who died allegedly due to a wrong treatment during her (patient) kidney operation at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in September.
PM stands by filmmaker Amjad Hossain

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes the responsibility for medical treatment of critically ill eminent film director Amjad Hossain.
HC starts hearing writ on ‘fictitious’ cases

The High Court begins hearing on a writ petition filed over “fictitious” cases lodged against opposition party activists across the country.
Transfer cops conspiring to rig polls: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that some police high-ups are conspiring to rig elections to ensure victory for the ruling party.
Midday Brief, Tuesday, November 20, 2018

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6 JCD men arrested over Nayapaltan clash

Six activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal are arrested for their alleged involvement in November 14’s clash between BNP men and law enforcers in front of the party’s central office in Dhaka’s Nayapaltan area.
BNP leader gets 3yrs for concealing wealth statement

A Dhaka court sentences BNP leader Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia to three years’ imprisonment in a case filed against him for not submitting his wealth statement to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
8 members of a robber gang held in Dhaka

Law enforcers have claimed arrest of eight members of a robber gang from Dhaka.
Tarique joins nomination seekers’ interview thru' Skype

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has joined the interview process for nomination seekers through Skype, amid BNP’s allegation that there was no internet connection in and around the party chairperson’s Gulshan office since last night.
BNP sends 5 letters to EC seeking steps to create level playing field

BNP writes a total of five letters to the Election Commission (EC) bringing allegation of not ensuring a level-playing field ahead of the 11th parliamentary election scheduled for December 30.
Int'l support must for inclusive Rohingya education: Unesco

International support is vital for countries like Bangladesh to make the shift to inclusive education ensuring education for Rohingyas living in Bangladesh, says a new global report.
Pakistan PM fires back after Trump criticism

Pakistan's prime minister fired back Monday after President Donald Trump accused the country of harboring Osama bin Laden despite getting billions of dollars in American aid.
Indian soldier, 4 terrorists killed in encounter

An Indian soldier and four terrorists are killed today in an encounter between ultras and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir state in India, officials say.
Chicago hospital shooting claims 3 lives; gunman also dead

A gunman opens fire Monday at a Chicago hospital, killing a police officer and two hospital employees in an attack that began with a domestic dispute and exploded into a firefight with law enforcement inside the medical center. The suspect was also dead, authorities said.
Victims mourned as toll hits 77 in California wildfire

The search for remains of victims of the devastating Northern California wildfire has taken on new urgency as rain in the forecast could complicate those efforts while also bringing relief to firefighters on the front lines.