Bangladesh in turmoil as election boycott and violence rise
Bangladesh faces a deep political crisis as Hasina and Zia battle for dominance since 1991. The 5 January poll drew a boycott, violence expanded with attacks on rallies and officials, and the army and police attempted to quell protests. The Awami League won a large majority, but observer absence and contested legitimacy leave the country unsettled.
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Bangladesh
Henry Kissinger
Ural Alexis Johnson
Kissinger
New Zealand
South Island
Sheikh Hasina
Awami League
Mujibur Rahman
Khaleda Zia
Khaleda
High Court
BNP
Jemaat-e-Islami Party
European Union
Commonwealth
United States
Hasina
Halida Zia
Editorial Letter Questions Russell Governance and CAO Role
A reader critiques Russell Manitoba officials over the CAO salary and town management. The letter calls for transparency and fairness, demands interviews by the Manitoba Labour Board, and urges firing or reform to restore trust after alleged harassment and pay concerns. It urges CBC accountability and urges reinstatement of town employees and firefighters.
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Major Pratt Collegiate
Pelletier
CAO
Manitoba Labour Board
Russell - Binscorth Fire Department
Russell Fire Department
Consolidated
Russell
CBC
Andrew Smith
Ariana Pelletier
New Chamber hopes revive town business spirit
A local writer reflects on winter slowdown and upcoming AGM as a new generation of entrepreneurs returns home. The piece honors late Ken Tibbatts, famed as Mr. Hockey and a key figure with the Foxwarren Falcons, who will be missed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stonehouses
Dale
Val Brown
Inky
Carol Chaloner
Ken Tibbatts
Hockey
Foxwarren Falcons
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