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Size of advisory council to remain the same during election period: Press Secretary

Size of advisory council to remain the same during election period: Press Secretary

The election preparations are complete. The interim government will organize a fair and peaceful election. The Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said that the composition of the Advisory Council will remain unchanged during the election period. He gave this information after the Advisory Council meeting on Thursday (December 11) afternoon.

He said that 3 laws were approved in the Advisory Council meeting. In addition, VAT on the Metrorail and import duty on dates have also been withdrawn. In addition, Bangladesh has recognized the island nation of Grenada.

The Press Secretary also said that there have been 2,000 movements in the last 16 months. However, no direct shooting has been carried out in any case. If roads are blocked with demands in the future, strict suppression will be carried out. At this time, the resignation letters of the two student advisors will be effective immediately after the announcement of the schedule.

Stating that a one-time payment of Tk 20 lakh will be given to each family of the 36 people killed in the Milestone tragedy, he said that a one-time payment of Tk 5 lakh and free medical care will be provided to the injured.

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Size of advisory council to remain the same during election period: Press Secretary

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The election preparations are complete. The interim government will organize a fair and peaceful election. The Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said that the composition of the Advisory Council will remain unchanged during the election period. He gave this information after the Advisory Council meeting on Thursday (December 11) afternoon.He said that 3 laws were approved in the Advisory Council meeting. In addition, VAT on the Metrorail and import duty on dates have also been withdrawn. In addition, Bangladesh has recognized the island nation of Grenada.The Press Secretary also said that there have been 2,000 movements in the last 16 months. However, no direct shooting has been carried out in any case. If roads are blocked with demands in the future, strict suppression will be carried out. At this time, the resignation letters of the two student advisors will be effective immediately after the announcement of the schedule.Stating that a one-time payment of Tk 20 lakh will be given to each family of the 36 people killed in the Milestone tragedy, he said that a one-time payment of Tk 5 lakh and free medical care will be provided to the injured.

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