Vol. 4 Num 153 Mon. October 27, 2003    
 
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Life begins with tobacco ends in disease
20,000 children work in hazardous bidi factories in Haragach Bandar
The tiny-tots start life with harmful tobacco, not with pen or pencil.

Seven year-old Abdul is learning how to make bidi. He said his parents sent him to the bidi factory.

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Haven for criminals, hell for victims
Four victims of acid attack for protesting abduction of a woman are on the run following threats but the accused are moving freely in the area.
 
Pirates rule coasts
16 fishing trawlers looted, 38 abducted in 5 days
Armed pirates looted 16 fishing trawlers and abducted 38 fishermen in the Bay and in the Meghna estuary in five days till Saturday.
 
16 hurt in AL clashes
At least 16 people were injured as clashed between rival factions foiled Awami League triennial conventions in Assassumi and Kalaroa upazilas on Friday and Thursday respectively.
 
Dacoity bid in Judge Court foiled
Local people on Saturday night foiled a dacoity bid in Sirajganj Judge Court.
 

 
 
   
 
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