Volume 4 Number 161 Tue. November 04, 2003    
 
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Operation under torchlight!
Believe it or not, torchlight is being used in surgical operation at a government hospital in Khulna.
 
Diarrhoea toll now 35 in Gaibandha
Over 6,000 attacked, Civil Surgeon says
With the death of two more persons, the toll from diarrhoea has risen to 35 in Gaibandha district.
 
Death of lawyer's assistant in clash
Nilphamari lawyers boycott courts
Lawyers in Nilphamari town yesterday began an indefinite court boycott protesting the death of a lawyer's assistant from injuries during a clash in the court compound on Saturday.
 
Demand for BRTC service
Boycott of pvt buses on in 3 Sylhet upazilas
People of Jaintapur, Kanaighat and Gowainghat upazilas will continue boycott of private buses and minibuses till full resumption of BRTC service as announced by the Finance Minister.
 
Tk 50,000 realised from dishonest traders by mobile courts in Ctg
An amount of Tk 50,000 was realised from dishonest businessmen by mobile courts for cheating people with faulty scales and selling adulterated food items on Thursday.
 
Another Ro Ro ferry in service at Paturia
Ro Ro ferry Shah Mokhdum, was pressed into service at Paturia Ghat on Sunday after renovation.

Shipping Minister Akbar Hossain inaugurated the ferry at a simple function.

 
Women Repression Protest Day observed
A press conference was jointly organised by Durber Network and Naripakkha at Gaibandha Press Club to mark the International Women Repression Protest Day 2003 on Saturday.
 
BNP MP wants transfer of 'corrupt' Rupsha UNO
City BNP President and ruling BNP MP M Nurul Islam Dadu has demanded immediate transfer of Rupsha UNO Kazi Faizur Rahman, bringing charges of corruption and irregularities against him.
 
Vaccination centre in Ctg
A centre for giving all types of vaccines by specialist doctors has started functioning in the port city.
 
Life for AL leader for abduction, rape
An Awami League (AL) leader was sentenced to life term imprisonment by a court here on charge of abduction and rape of a tender aged girl on October 29.
 
UGC ban on recruitment Token strike by RU teachers
Rajshahi University teachers observed strike on Saturday protesting the restrictions on recruitment of teachers and staff in public universities imposed by the University Grant Commission (UGC).
 
Gas cylinders seized
Police seized 15 gas cylinders while those were being taken to the border for smuggling on Sunday.

The cylinders were seized from a private car near Bhimrullah village in Chnadanga Sadar upazila.

 
Double murder
7 outlaws held in Damurhuda
Joint forces arrested seven outlaws belonging to Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) from Hemayetpur, Charulia and Doliarpur villages under Damurhuda upazila Sunday night.
 
Body of former Jubo Dal leader recovered in Ctg
Police recovered the mutilated body of a former Jubo Dal leader from a wetland in Fatikchhari on Sunday.

The victim was identified as Nesar Ahmed, 32, son of Ahmad Sobhan of South Rangamatia village.

 

 
   
 
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