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Vol. 5 Num 831 Wed. September 27, 2006  
   
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6 more bodies of storm victims found


Six more unidentified bodies were recovered from canals and rivers alongside the Sundarbans yesterday, raising the death toll in the Bay tragedy to 103.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh Coastguard and Forest Department rescued seven fishermen alive from Kachikhali yesterday.

Local sources said many decomposed bodies are still floating in the deep sea and rivers in Dublar Char and Narkelbaria.

Navy, Coastguard and Forest Department have strengthened the rescue operation to find out anyone alive.

Sharankhola upazila unit of Sramik League yesterday took out a procession demanding compensation for the victims' families.