Vol. 5 Num 163 Thu. November 04, 2004    
 
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Bush wins after Ohio drama
President Bush won four more years in the White House, pocketing a quiet concession from Democrat John Kerry that closed out a loud and long campaign fought over the war on terror and the economy.
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Khaleda for Saarc antipoverty funds
Pakistan PM sees trade another area for attention
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia yesterday proposed floating of Saarc (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) development funds to cut down on poverty in South Asia.
 
Early harvest no solace for North
The early harvest of Aman paddy that has already begun in some parts of Rangpur and Kurigram districts would hardly impact on the ongoing monga in the region as the farmers are expecting
 
Tokai Mizan dies in Rab-gang 'crossfire'
A notorious, listed criminal was killed in yet another 'crossfire' in the capital in the early hours yesterday, eight hours into his arrest by elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (Rab).
 
Seized rickshaws serve political constituencies
The unlicensed rickshaws seized in the capital are being sent to districts to fill up the 'quotas' for the ruling BNP lawmakers and ministers, sources said.
 
Republicans tighten grip on House, Senate
The power of incumbency and an advantageous GOP redistricting in Texas swept Republicans to another two years of control over the House of Representatives.
 
Hartal passes off peacefully
The countrywide half-day hartal called by the Awami League (AL) to protest the verdict of the Jail Killing Case passed off almost peacefully yesterday.
 
PM opens Mohakhali flyover today
Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will open the much talked-about Mohakhali flyover for traffic today.
The inaugural ceremony will be held at the open ground west side of the flyover this noon.

 
Homage paid to four slain nat'l leaders
The main opposition Awami League and a number of socio-cultural organisations yesterday paid tributes to the four national leaders and Liberation War heroes on their 29th death anniversary through various
 
Results to mark no change in US policy for S Asia
US Ambassador Harry K Thomas said yesterday that a victory for President George W Bush or Democratic President candidate John Kerry would not significantly change US foreign policy towards South Asiaand
 
Bid to reintroduce lottery in tender bidding rejected
Finance and Planning Minister M Saifur Rahman yesterday shot down a proposal by some ministries, including the communications ministry, for reintroduction of the options of lottery and negotiations in
 
Quorum crisis hits JS session again
The Jatiya Sangsad yesterday had a dull workday dogged by quorum crises and absence of the main opposition Awami League (AL) lawmakers.
 
Ahmadiyyas ask govt to protect mosques from bigots' capture
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Bangladesh (AMJB) yesterday appealed to the government to protect its mosques and complexes across the country, as religious bigots threatened to capture three mosques in Dhaka,
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Blaze at Mayakatra Garments Market...


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Lovers on a stroll end up in lockup
18 nabbed in Dhanmondi just for walking the streets during hartal
Aklima [not her real name] was utterly dumbstricken being suddenly seized and shoved into a police van without any apparent reason.
 
Faizee to face Bar Council scrutiny today
Additional judge Faisal Mahmud Faizee, who was withdrawn from the High Court bench for alleged tampering with law graduation result, faces scrutiny by the Bar Council today.
 
Huda's new theory on Hasina's security
Communications Minister Nazmul Huda yesterday said the August 21 grenade attack proved that by the grace of Allah no-one will be able to kill Leader of the Opposition Sheikh Hasina.
 
'Pirate' gang lord killed in 'crossfire'
A gang leader was killed in 'crossfire' with the police and three other pirates were arrested Tuesday night, six days after the grisly murders of 14 fishermen allegedly by them on a trawler in the Bay.
 
Mob lynches 4 robbers, ex-army man shot dead
A mob yesterday lynched four alleged robbers after they shot a retired army person to death in Badarpur Bazar in the sadar upazila.
 
Js Session
Stormy debate on price hike likely today
Parliament is likely to witness today a stormy debate on the price hike of essentials as the BNP-led ruling coalition and the opposition parties are in a face-off on the issue.
 
2 outlaws killed, mob lynches 1
Cadres of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML) slaughtered aged father of an UP member allegedly belonging to PBCP-Janajuddho on Tuesday night, while Janajuddho cadres killed another UP member andinjured
 
Banned Islamist outfit calls press conference
The commander of Rajshahi-based militant group Shahadat-e Al Hiqma has reorganised his group and called a press conference at a city community centre on November 6.
 
Aggrieved candidates protest new class 4 recruitment at DMC
About fifty people yesterday demonstrated at the Dhaka Medical College (DMC) campus, protesting the selection of candidates for appointment to various posts in the college.
 
HC stays case against Prothom Alo
The High Court on Tuesday stayed the proceedings of a defamation case filed against the editor, the publisher and a reporter of the daily Prothom Alo.
 
Aide of Jamal Uddin's abductor hospitalised
Kala Mahbub, a close aide to the prime accused in magnate Jamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury abduction case, was admitted to Chittagong Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) in custody of the CID Tuesday night.
 
Bid to push in 50 Indians foiled
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel and villagers foiled a BSF (Border Security Force) bid to push 50 Indian nationals into Bangladesh through Panbari border of Patgram upazila on Tuesday night.
 

 
   
 
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