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Posts published in “Day: September 20, 2017

Rohingyas buying unregistered SIMs!

by Ashish-ur-Rahman and Gias Uddin in Prothom Alo, Sept 20, 2017 Teknaf: Rohingya refugees seen using cell phones freely near camp areas. Cell phone companies are not following registration rules. The picture was taken from Leda Rohingya camp in Teknaf on Tuesday. Photo: Gias UddinCertain Rohingyas recently entering Bangladesh are buying SIM cards without registration. They are purchasing the SIM cards with the help of their local relatives. According to the UN migration agency, International…

China punishes over 5,000 officials in austerity drive

Xinhua report in Global Times, Sept 20, 2017 The Communist Party of China (CPC)’s top anti-graft watchdog said Monday that 5,419 officials have been punished for violating Party austerity rules in August. The officials were involved in 3,859 cases, according to the website of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). Awarding unauthorized bonuses was the most common offense, followed by giving or accepting gifts and misusing public vehicles. A total of 40,818 officials…

Xi demands ‘strong hands’ to maintain stability ahead of Communist Party congress

Reuters report in South China Morning Post, Sept 20, 2017 Stability is an absolute principle that needs to be dealt with using “strong hands”, Chinese President Xi Jinping has told security officials ahead of next month’s key congress of the ruling Communist Party. The stability-obsessed party brooks no challenge to its rule and always steps up security ahead of important meetings. People working in the public security sector should improve their political awareness and maintain…