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Protests Mounting Against India's Tipaimukh Project
'Long march' towards Indian border starts tomorrow
Protests by different political parties and socio-cultural organisations are mounting in Sylhet against India's planned Tipaimukh embankment and hydro-electric project on Barak river in Manipur.

Uttara Housing Project
Inauguration today amid Bangalee-Bihari stand-off
State Minister for Education ANM Ehsanul Haq Milon is scheduled to inaugurate the Uttara Housing Project at Saidpur today, mid tension between Bangalees and Biharis over share of the housing units.

Govt's fall is imminent
Zillur and Tofael says at meetings in Brahmanbaria and Manikganj
Awami League front ranking leaders Zillur Rahman and Tofael Ahmed has said the fall of the government is imminent as it has lost people's support and is sheltering criminals and terrorists to cling to

Salinity increasing in SW districts alarmingly
10.2 lakh hectares of land, eco-system affected, study says
Salinity in soil and water is increasing alarmingly in southwestern districts, affecting agriculture, fishery and the eco-system. It is displacing thousands of people.

No gas from Bibiana unless supplied in Nabiganj
All-party rally resolves
An all-party public meeting in Nabiganj on Friday resolved that gas supply from Bibiyana Gas Field to other areas would not be allowed unless it is supplied in Nabiganj.

2 Jama'atul Mujahidin men held
Two Jama'atul Mujahidin Bangla-desh members were arrested by Shibganj police in Chapainawab-ganj on Friday.

Bomb attack on newsman: ASP Mofazzel brought back to Khulna jail
Additional SP Mofazzel Hussain who was allegedly involved in a bomb attack on Khulna bureau chief of the Jugantor, Dip Azad was brought to Khulna jail on Saturday.

Abdul Latif's Death
Shock wave in Barisal
A shock wave swept Barisal when the death news of the eminent composer, musician and singer Abdul Latif reached Barisal city Saturday night.

ASI among 50 hurt in Magura BNP factional clash
At least 50 people including a police officer were injured in a BNP factional clash here on Saturday.

'Ban religion based politics'
The leaders of Rajshahi University (RU) units of Chhatra League (BCL) and Samajtrantrik Chhatra Front (SCF) on Friday demanded immediate ban on politics based on religion.

Jhenidah 'crossfire' kills 8 in 42 days
Eight alleged outlaws were killed in 'crossfire' with police in Jhenidah district from January 11 to February 22 this year, according to official sources and newspaper reports.