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Vol. 5 Num 33 Mon. June 28, 2004  
   
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PM, Hasina condole Balu's death


Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina have expressed their shock at the death of Khulna Press Club President Humayun Kabir Balu in a bomb attack in Khulna yesterday.

In separate condolence messages, both conveyed their deep sympathy to the bereaved family members and prayed for peace of the departed soul.

The premier also ordered the authorities concerned to arrest the assailants.

Hasina in her message denoun-ced the killing of Balu, also editor of Khulna-based daily Janmabhumi.

She also demanded immediate arrest and punishment of all killers including those of journalist Balu.