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BNP- BJP battle to secure PM's grace in Kaligonj
Khaleda scheduled to visit today
Internal feud between local leaders and activists of BNP and its coalition partner BJP (Naziur) surfaced yesterday ahead of the Prime Minister's scheduled visit to Kaligonj today.

All nine acquitted in AL leader Aboni Baroi murder case
All the nine accused in Awami League leader Aboni Baroi murder case were acquitted yesterday.

Fierce rivalry for ticket in Kishoreganj-1
One BNP faction meets press under police guard due to alleged threat by the other
Rivalry in BNP over nomination from Kishoreganj-1 constituency intensified yesterday when four front ranking local leaders of the party at a press conference said they will 'resist' political activities

Defamation Charge
BNP leader sues 5 including Rajshahi Mayor' wife
A BNP leader yesterday filed a defamation case against five persons including the wife of Rajshahi Mayor Mizanur Rahman Minu Salma Sahadat, also publisher of Natun Probhat, a local daily.

Moulvibazar hospital doctors, nurses on 48-hour strike
Doctors and nurses at Moulvibazar Sadar Hospital began a 48-hour strike yesterday protest alleged insult of a doctor by some BNP activists.

BSF yet to return 2 NGO employees
Two Bangladeshi citizens who were detained by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday are yet to be returned.

Urea supply from Jamuna factory still stopped
Fertiliser transport to 19 districts remained suspended from Jamuna Fertiliser Factory for the last four days due to porters' indefinite strike since Sunday.

Acid thrower gets life in Sylhet
A court here yesterday sentenced one person to life term rigorous imprisonment (RI) for throwing acid on a college girl. The convict is Enamul Azam Biplob.

Bride dies in B'baria fire
A bride met the tragic end of her life in a devastating fire at a house at Sreerampur village in Nabinagar upazila Tuesday night.

Three killed in train-van crash
Three persons were killed when a train ran over a van at a level crossing at Barabkunda under Sitakunda upazila of the district yesterday (Wednesday) morning.