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Ban Jamaat politics
Demand shrine leaders
Leaders of various shrines yesterday demanded a ban on the politics of Jamaat-e-Islami and removal of Jamaat ministers from the cabinet, alleging that its lawmakers Motiur Rahman Nizami and Delwar Hossain

Explain progress of probe into Aug 17 blasts
Demand BDB, Oikya Mancha
Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) President AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury and Jatiya Oikya Mancha Convenor Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday called on the government to explain the progress of the investigation into

Policy soon to monitor curricula of English schools
Education Minister Dr M Osman Farruk yesterday asked the English-medium schools to prepare their curricula in the light of local culture, tradition and values.

Anti-terrorism convention begins today
A two-day anti-terrorism convention begins in the city today to reach a national consensus for combating terrorism.

Reforms in CG and Electoral System
'Govt, opposition dialogue a must to resolve differences'
Both the government and opposition should sit in a dialogue to resolve any 'possible deadlock' over the proposals for reforms in the caretaker government system and the election commission (EC) before

Metro Rail, Electric Train Services
Feasibility studies soon
The government will start feasibility studies on underground metro rail service in the capital and Dhaka -Chittagong electric train service soon.

Aug 17 Serial Blasts
Forces beyond borders responsible: Ershad
Former President and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad said foreign forces might have sponsored the August 17 serial bomb blasts across the country.

DU cancels tender for extension work of MBA bldg
Dhaka University (DU) authorities yesterday cancelled tender for extension work of the five- storied MBA building of the Business Studies Faculty at a cost of Tk 6.

Criminal escapes from custody: 6 cops suspended
Six policemen were suspended yesterday as a criminal managed to escapes from their custody with handcuff.

Hafizur, 22, of Dubapur, Nalitabari, was arrested on Sunday in connection with a case.

Debate competition begins in Ctg
A four-day debate competition titled "Prothom Alo Alokito Chhattagram -Star Ship-Natua Juktir Utshab '05" began yesterday at the Chittagong Shilpakala Academy.

Book publication ceremony held
The publication ceremony of a book titled " Ekjon Shikkhoker Kothokatha" was held yesterday at National Press Club in the city.

Ban on telecast of djuice, Flexiload ads
The government has banned the telecast of advertisements of djuice, a special package of the GrameenPhone, and Flexiload, a flexible service to recharge GP pre-paid accounts.

BNP programmes to observe founding anniversary
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chalked out an elaborate programme to observe the 27th founding anniversary of the party across the country.

Citibank awards scholarships
Citibank NA Bangladesh has awarded scholarships to ten meritorious students of several educational institutions, says a press release.

Edexcel to train up vocational students
Staff Correspondent adds: Edexcel will open an institution in the city in October to train up students of vocational studies.