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'Sangsadey Ja Bolechhi' Launched
Govt appoints 2 more ECs to resolve crisis: Moudud
The government has appointed two more election commissioners with a view to resolving the crisis over the Election Commission (EC), said Law Minister Moudud Ahmed yesterday.

Spirit of Liberation War helps women achieve empowerment
Speakers tell discussion
The country has achieved independence after a nine-month war in 1971, but it took a long time to recognise women's contribution to the liberation war, speakers at a discussion said yesterday.

Tengratila Gas Field Blowouts
Niko wants talks with govt to end disputes over compensation
Niko Resources (Bangladesh) Ltd. has expressed keen interest to hold talks with the government to resolve the disputes over the compensation and bank guarantee for the blowouts at Tengratila gas field.

Oust govt to hold trial of Kibria killing: Jalil
The BNP-led four-party alliance government would not hold the trial of the murder of Shah AMS Kibria, former Awami League (AL) leader and finance minister, during its tenure, said the speakers at adiscussion

Global campaign to ensure healthcare for all emphasised
Doctors of Bangladesh and the UK yesterday stressed the need for accelerating the global campaign to ensure healthcare services for all.

Desco inks agreement with 2 US cos
Desco signed a multilateral partnership agreement with two US based utility companies aiming to improve its client service and performance through exchange of information and experience.

Two killed as minibus hits autorickshaw in city
Two people were killed and three others injured when a minibus hit an autorickshaw in which they were travelling at Bijoy Sarani in the city yesterday.

C' nawabganj killings condemned
Different political parties and organisations yesterday condemned the killing of seven people in police firing in Chapainawabganj and demanded immediate punishment to those responsible for the killing.

Six killed in road accidents
At least six people were killed and several others injured in separate road accidents in Chittagong, Comilla, Bogra and Pirojpur yesterday.

Dr Kamal discusses situation with Hasina
Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday discussed country's overall situation and the programmes of combined opposition parties with Awami League President Sheikh Hasina in a meeting at herSudhasadan

Mass killing day observed in Chittagong
Different organisations here yesterday demanded immediate arrest and punishment to the culprits to mark the 18th anniversary of Chittagong Mass Killing.

11 women journalists awarded
A total of 11 women journalists were awarded for their contribution to journalism at a reception yesterday.

Expat Bangladeshi donates city land, 5-storied building to Ahsania Mission
Syed Kamal Uddin Haider, a Bangladeshi Pharmaceutical Chemist living in the United Kingdom, has donated a five-storied building along with 2.

Brac wins CGAP Financial Transparency Award 2005
Brac has been declared the winner of the prestigious Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) Financial Transparency Award 2005, says a press release.

Du Admission Test
Seat plan for Kha unit
Admission test for Kha unit of Dhaka University will be held at 10:00am on Friday, says a press release. This year a total of 16306 candidates will sit for the test.

BARACA workshop
With a view to making a common treatment process, which will bring a positive attitude on drug addiction and rehabilitation, Bangladesh Rehabilitation and Association Centre of Addicts (BARACA) organised