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NCP Central Leaders Head to Habiganj Despite Section 144 After Attack Protest Call
Senior leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) are on their way to Habiganj to join a pre-announced programme despite Section 144 being imposed in the municipal area, the party said on Wednesday. The leaders decided to proceed with the programme in protest against what the NCP described as attac
South Korean law targeting false online information takes effect
South Korea began enforcing Tuesday a revised law targeting false information posted online, toughening penalties for repeat offenders despite concerns over the impact on free speech. The law, which requires major platforms to set up new response systems, comes as concern grows in the country over
Laws to be updated to meet evolving digital realities: Info Minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said the existing laws, rules and policies under his ministry's jurisdiction will be updated to keep pace with the new realities created by the rapid advancement of technology and the expansion of the digital ecosystem. "Initiatives wou
BD parliament passes anti-gambling prevention bill with up to 7 Years in Jail
Bangladesh’s National Parliament on Tuesday passed the Gambling Prevention Bill 2026, setting penalties of up to seven years’ imprisonment for offences including gambling, online gambling, match-fixing and spot-fixing. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed placed the Gambling Prevention Bill 2026 in parli