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The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday (29 November) said the current Members of the Parliament who are aiming to run as independent candidates will not need to step down from their positions. This clarification came following the Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana’s statement saying current MPs who want to run as independent candidates must resign from their present positions.

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Prime Minister`s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has resigned from his post. His resignation was accepted by the Prime Minister on Wednesday (29 November), according to sources at the Prime Minister`s Office. Earlier this morning, the resignation letters of three technocrat ministers and three advisers to the Prime Minister were accepted.

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The resignation letters of three technocrat ministers and three advisers to the Prime Minister have been accepted. The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday (29 November). The three technocrat ministers-- Posts, Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar, Science and Technology Minister Yeafesh Osman, and State Minister for Planning Dr Shamsul Ala -resigned from their respective posts on November 19.

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A 10-member delegation of European Union`s Missions in Bangladesh on Wednesday (29 November) afternoon sat in a meeting with the Election Commission ahead of the 12th parliamentary election slated for January 7 next year. EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley is leading the EU team in the meeting that began at 3.00pm at Nirbachan Bhaban here in the city.

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday (28 November) that Israel must be held accountable in international courts for what he called war crimes committed in Gaza. According to Gaza health authorities, more than 15,000 people have died as a result of Israel`s air and ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza.

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At least five arson attacks were recorded in 24 hours till 6 am today, ahead of the 24-hour blockade called by BNP. Of these, one vehicle torched in Dhaka city, two in Gazipur, one in Bagerhat and one in Sirajganj district, said Shahjahan Shikdar, deputy director of Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Cell.

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There is a wide controversy as to whether international law should be considered law or not, as it is not enforced by a superior political authority. Besides, sanctions are almost absent from the field of international law, which is being observed in the invasion of Israel into Gaza. Israel is disregarding international laws of war; that is not possible to be obstructed, as heavyweight powers stand on the part of Israel.

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Latvia`s foreign minister on Tuesday staked his claim to the top job at NATO, saying that the military organization needs a consensus builder who is committed to higher defense spending and has a clear vision of how to deal with Russia. NATO is likely to name a new secretary general at its next summit in Washington in July. Former Norwegian prime minister Jens Stoltenberg has been the alliance`s top civilian official since 2014. His term has been extended four times during the war in Ukraine.

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The latest 24-hour road-rail-waterway blockade, called by BNP, is underway across the country with reports of arson attacks. Dhaka is witnessing usual traffic on Wednesday (29 November) despite the blockade. Commuters were seen going to their respective destinations in a rush while activities at government and private offices were going on as usual. Many students with guardians are going to their respective schools for their final exams.

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Popular singer Abanti Sithi is going to tie the knot with UK expat Amit De on December 15 at a convention center in Mirpur, Dhaka. Amit De, a resident of London, is currently employed in a finance firm after completing his studies in accounting. Abanti Sithi confirmed the news of her impending marriage to the media. Abanti Sithi said, “We didn`t even know each other eight months ago. Amit is a great singer and we met because we were supposed to sing a song together. The song didn`t happen but the marriage did.”

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Once considered a criminal activity, gambling with cards has transformed over time—evolving from traditional forms like Houji to live casinos and now finding its way into people`s homes through online platforms. With the widespread use of mobile phones and the internet, online gambling has become increasingly accessible. Despite the government`s efforts to curb it, effective control is still elusive. New online gambling sites emerge almost daily. Despite the closure of many websites, the proliferation of gambling continues through new applications. IT sector affiliates argue that while blocking online sites is feasible, curbing gambling apps poses a significant challenge. Mobile apps for gambling are readily available for download from platforms such as the Google Play Store or Apple Store.

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Information and Broadcasting Minister Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said political stability is essential to sustain the development spree in the country. He made this remark during the unveiling of the book `SDGs and Development Features Collection` published by the Press Institute of Bangladesh.

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