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'Right to info law to strengthen democracy, curb corruption'
Speakers say at consultation meeting
Speakers at a consultation meeting yesterday observed that ensuring the right to information would go a long way to strengthening democracy and curbing corruption through establishing transparency inthe

Accept reform proposals and let's see whom people want
Hasina tells Khaleda
Leader of the Opposition Sheikh Hasina yesterday has thrown down a challenge to Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to hold a free, fair and neutral election after implementing reforms in the caretaker government

Strong, neutral EC a must for free, fair election
Speakers say at roundtable
The electoral process should be reformed and a strong, independent and neutral Election Commission (EC) must be formed in order to ensure a free and fair election, speakers at a roundtable discussionsaid

Khoka for 50-year master plan to make city liveable
Suggests inclusion of Keraniganj, Savar, Gazipur intersection
Mayor Sadeque Hossain Khoka yesterday suggested formulating a 50-year master plan to expand the capital city by bringing Keraniganj, Savar and Gazipur under the Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) with a view

Pro-BNP businessman plans to fell 21 trees
The self proclaimed occupier of the state owned Rajshahi Town Protection Embankment is now felling a total of 21 large, ancient and costly trees, locals said. Earlier, he felled 13 trees.

Bomb Blast Case Against Khoka
Court closes deposition of witnesses
A Dhaka court yesterday closed deposition of witnesses in a bomb blast case filed against Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) Mayor Sadeq Hossain Khoka, DCC Ward Commissioner Mirza Khokon and five others following

College Student Murder
Two to die, 3 others get life term
A court here yesterday sentenced two persons to death and three others to life term imprisonment in the college student Firoz Hossain Musa murder case.

Absorption Rule
Govt teachers against amendment
Teachers of government colleges under the banner 'BCS General Education Association' yesterday observed a sit-in-programme in front of the Shikkha Bhaban in the city protesting a move to amend the Absorption

Housewife burnt to death for dowry
A housewife succumbed to her burn injuries yesterday after fighting for life for seven days at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).

Non-govt teachers' sit-in postponed
Teachers of non-government high schools, colleges and madrasas yesterday deferred their grand rally and indefinite sit-in-programme from August 26 to September 20 considering the second term examinations

Private security agencies demand removal of some clauses from PSSR
Private security providers yesterday demanded removal of several clauses from the Private Security Service Rules (PSSR)-2006 with regard to the cancellation of registration, security deposit and renewal

Pakistan provides computer lab for Viqarunnisa Noon School
The government of Pakistan has provided a fully equipped computer lab for Viqarunnisa Noon School, Azimpur branch, says a press release. The lab equipment included computers with printers and furniture.

Retired army officer seeks govt help to recover land
A retired army officer, whose land was allegedly grabbed by criminals, urged the government to take immediate step to help recover his land and save his life.

Properties worth Tk one lakh gutted in Ctg
Properties worth over Tk one lakh were gutted in a fire at Ashkerdighir Parr in the port city on Tuesday night.

Domestic help tortured in city
A domestic help, who was tortured allegedly by her employer at the city's Dhanmondi area, was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) yesterday with several burn injuries.

Hanif returns home today
Former Dhaka City Corporation Mayor Mohammad Hanif returns home today after six months treatment at Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok.

Death anniversary
Today is the 1st death anniversary of Samia Jahan Shyama, daughter of Shahjahan, a guard of engineering department of Mohakhali Satellite Centre, says a press release.