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EU decision won’t affect Bangladesh poll preparations: Foreign minister

Earlier, Election Commission (EC) Secretary Jahangir Alam said the EU ambassador in Bangladesh sent a letter to the EC informing its decision that the bloc won't send a…

  • Published: September 22, 202311:04 am
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PM Hasina seeks international support to improve healthcare

PM Hasina said Universal Health Coverage is one of the most ambitious yet achievable SDG targets. In Bangladesh, she said, the government has a constitutional obligation to ensure…

  • Published: September 22, 202310:50 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Ganjar-Prabowo pairing possible, says Puan

Puan said this scenario would be especially possible if the political situation showed that a Ganjar-Prabowo pairing would deliver the best outcome for the country.

  • Published: September 22, 202310:45 am
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More power to the family — how Shinawatra loyalists are back in corridors of power after 9 years

The Shinawatra family has returned to power after a nine-year hiatus following the May 2014 military coup that deposed the Yingluck Shinawatra government.

  • Published: September 22, 20239:36 am
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Former Future Forward party spokesperson Pannika banned from politics after being accused of insulting royal

According to the Supreme Court, former party spokeswoman Pannika Wannich's Facebook posts showed disrespectful behaviour towards the monarchy.

  • Published: September 22, 20239:35 am
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Thai king’s estranged son urges open discussion of anti-defamation law

The law is highly controversial, not only because of its tough penalties but also because anyone, not just the royal family, can file complaints about alleged violations with…

  • Published: September 22, 20239:34 am
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Pakistan to hold elections in last week of January

The announcement comes a day after the election commission said it had scheduled a meeting with political parties next month to discuss the code of conduct for general elections.

  • Published: September 22, 20238:57 am
  • Author Irfan Sadozai
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Korean Parliament passes arrest motion against opposition leader, dismissal motion against PM

By law, sitting lawmakers are immune from arrest while parliament is in session and can be arrested only when the National Assembly consents to it.

  • Published: September 22, 20238:54 am
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Women’s Reservation Bill clears Rajya Sabha, set to become law after President’s signature

However, it will not be implemented immediately as 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies can be granted only after the delimitation exercise.

  • Published: September 22, 20238:51 am
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Thaksin has role to play in government after prison term, says Thai PM Srettha

He also pointed to the ex-leader’s huge popularity. “He was, and probably still is, the most popular prime minister in the history of Thai politics,” PM Srettha said.

  • Published: September 22, 20238:41 am
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