Bangladesh votes in election without opposition

First indicators indicated that turnout would be reduced, despite numerous reports of carrot-and-stick inducements intended to increase the poll’s legitimacy. Out of the almost 4,200 people registered at one polling place in Dhaka’s east, only 111 had cast ballots two hours after election started, according to presiding officer Prashun Goswami.Continue Reading

Hokkaido for non-skiers: What it’s like to stay at Club Med’s brand new resort with snowy mountain views

The skiing is the main factor that led most of you to click on the essay. Group riding lessons and the hire of the required gear are made available to guests as part of Club Med’s all-inclusive package at no additional cost. Every ability level has access to lessons, and each session lasts about two hours.

I’ll just say that the teachers below patiently and thoroughly imparted their knowledge.

Unfortunately, I’ve never been a good skier, and this trip did n’t really change that. Sure, I can do a good wedge now, but since I did n’t snow every day to hone my skills, the next time I’m in this place, we’ll probably have to enroll in the Beginner’s class once more.

The beauty of Club Med Kiroro Grand, however, is that it is a destination that has something for everyone, even those who are terrible at riding.

You can choose to learn snowboarding or snowshoeing during the winter or just relax in the beach. For my part, I made the decision to forego all and travel to a mountain’s highest point.
 

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The China-US factor (and other issues) in Taiwan’s polls, and why it weighs on voters

Wang explains,” This is because Ko is fairly simple. ” From the typical stereotypes of a political character, he’s quite different from other social characteristics.”

The main point is that Ko’s mannerisms and likeability are admired by some young people. ”

Many voters also have private issues on their thoughts, particularly in light of Taiwan’s weak economy. For instance, they are dealing with an increase in the cost of living.

Taiwan’s inflation rate is comparatively low by international standards, but the 2. The island’s price increase of 95 % in 2022 was the highest since 2008. Lately, rates increased by 3. 5 % in October, a 15-month increase.

According to Kristy Hsu, director of the Taiwan Asean Studies Centre at the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research,” the government attempted to manage the price ( of ) public utilities ( as ) the majority of public utility companies are state-owned.”

” For instance, we’ve frozen the price of gas and electricity, which helped stabilize the prices. “”

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Bangladesh police arrest opposition members over train fire

Police in DHAKA, Bangladesh, detained seven opposition party members on Saturday ( Jan 6 ) in connection with an alleged pre-election arson attack on a crowded commuter train that resulted in four fatalities and eight injuries. Hundreds of people rushed to rescue people from burning carriages as the interstate BenapoleContinue Reading