A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Saturday (2 December), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
5.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, parts of country
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 10km jolted Dhaka, and parts of the country at 9:35am today (2 December).
Now 2 DCs transferred upon EC's request ahead of JS polls
Two district deputy commissioners (DCs) were transferred ahead of the 12th national elections upon the Election Commission's (EC) request.
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Ranga's nomination for Rangpur-1 restored hours after suspension
Independent candidate Mashiur Rahman Ranga's nomination paper for the Rangpur-1 (Gangachra) constituency has been declared valid, hours after its suspension by the Election Commission due to essential document insufficiency in a case by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Cracks appear in Comilla University halls post-earthquake
Three residential buildings at Comilla University have witnessed cracks in different sections, following a 5.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Bangladesh in early morning today (2 December).
Taking action for poll-related violence or chaos is EC's responsibility: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Saturday (2 December) said it is the responsibility of the Election Commission to take action for any violence or chaos centring the national election.
Southern Gaza under bombardment after Israel-Hamas truce collapses
Israeli air strikes and artillery bombardments hit Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday as Israel pressed its offensive against Hamas militants with renewed force after the collapse of a truce in the nearly two-month-old war.
