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Vol. 5 Num 569

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Star City

Admission battle on high pitch
Tensed parents, nervous children
Five-year-old Faria had no problem in going inside the school premises but she was adamant not to move a single step without her father.
"Papa I won't go without you. I don't know anyone there....

Difficulties in enforcing security at DU
Dhaka University (DU) authorities are facing great difficulties in enforcing new security measures across the campus.

Botanical Garden demands attention, care
The National Botanical Garden is now plagued with antisocial activities, litter and negligence of the authorities to preserve the green in the city's Mirpur area, alleged visitors.

Dhaka Book Fair 2006 begins today
The 12th Dhaka Book Fair-2006 under the banner "Books for peace and development" is expected to be inaugurated at midday, today at the Shilpakala Academy by the Prime Minister, Begum Khaleda Zia.

Local courier services still unreliable
City dwellers are frustrated with the unreliable services that most local courier services provide.