The United States has reiterated that it does not support any particular party and does not want to influence the outcome of the election in Bangladesh. The US only wants to ensure that the people of Bangladesh canfreely choose their leaders. "So, let me restate or state in slightly different language what
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Possible reasons to apply US visa restrictions
The United States has said its visa restriction policy can be applied to anyone "found to be undermining" democratic elections in Bangladesh. "This could include vote rigging, intimidating voters, use of violence to prevent people from exercising their rights to freedom of association and freedom of peaceful assembly, and the use
House GOP seeks new restrictions on use of US oil stockpile
For the second time this month, House Republicans are seeking to restrict presidential use of the nation's emergency oil stockpile - a proposal that has already drawn a White House veto threat. A GOP bill set for a vote Friday would require the government to offset any non-emergency withdrawals from the
Trains to carry 50pc passengers from Jan 15
Govt reimposes restrictions amid concern over Omicron
The government has imposed restrictions on public movement and other activities like operating public transport at their half capacities amid growing concern over the new Omicron variant of Coronavirus. The Cabinet Division issued the notification on Monday which took effect on January 13 and will remain in force until further notice. In
New restrictions soon to fight off Covid, no lockdown now
Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases, the government is going to put some restrictions, including plying public transport at their half capacities and closing shops and markets by 8pm, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday. "Public buses will operate at half of their capacities while shops and shopping malls will
Govt lift curbs on transport services
To keep the wheels of the economy rolling during the ferocious second wave of the pandemic, the government Thursday allowed the resumption of all public transport services from August 19. All tourist spots, community centres, resorts and recreation facilities can also reopen but with 50% capacity from August 19 and following
Relaxing lockdown may increase Covid infections: DGHS
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) feared that the easing of lockdown for eight days before Eid-ul-Adha could trigger a spike in coronavirus cases across the country. "There will be no way to control the infection rate if health guidelines are not followed properly during the eight days of reopening
Govt eases lockdown restrictions ahead of Eid
The government has decided to ease all lockdown restrictions in the country for eight days ahead of Eid ul Azha. In a notification on Tuesday morning, the cabinet division said that the lockdown restrictions will be lifted from July 14 midnight to the morning of July 23. However, strict restrictions will resume
WHO for ‘extreme caution’ in lifting Covid restrictions
The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged "extreme caution" for countries considering lifting Covid-19 restrictions, warning that high vaccination rates would not stop transmission of the virus increasing. The UN health agency urged governments not to squander hard-won gains and return to scenes of overwhelmed hospitals and exhausted health workers. Asked about