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National security council a must to fight terrorism
Experts tell seminar
Security experts at a seminar yesterday recommended constituting national security council (NSC) to combat terrorism successfully.

All parties to participate in upcoming polls
Hopes British High Commissioner
British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury yesterday said he is optimistic that all political alliances will participate in the upcoming elections.

'Health inequities a major challenge to cut poverty'
State of Health Report 2006 tomorrow
Continued gap in health condition and healthcare consumption among different sections of people has become a major cause of concern, said the speakers at a press briefing yesterday.

Saber blames EC for two different voter lists in his constituency
Saber Hossain Chowdhury, political secretary to Awami League chief, yesterday accused the Election Commission (EC) of violating the constitution by preparing two completely different voter lists in his

Special security measures ahead of Eid
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken special security measures in cattle markets, shopping centres, railway stations and bus and launch terminals for smooth and secured movement of the people ahead

Withdrawal of case against eminent lawyers demanded
Sammilita Ainjibi Samonnoy Parishad, a platform of pro-Awami League lawyers, yesterday staged countrywide demonstration protesting what they say false and baseless case against 13 eminent lawyers of the

Anwara Syed Haq wins Anonya Literary Award
Dr Anwara Syed Haq was awarded 'Anonya Literary Award 1413 (Bangla)' yesterday for her outstanding contributions to literature.

TIB concerned
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday expressed grave concern over Supreme Court's stay order on the candidates' obligation of apprising the Election Commission (EC) with eight types of

Salim Bhuiyan elected Dhaka Club president
Salim Bhuiyan was elected president of Dhaka Club unopposed yesterday for the year 2006-2007, says a press release.

Biman staff sacked for carrying forex illegally
Biman Bangladesh authorities yesterday sacked Iqbal Ahmed Sabbir, flight steward of Biman Bangladesh Airlines in charge of carrying foreign currency illegally, Biman sources said.

Trader shot in city
Unknown assailants shot a trader at Katherpur in the city yesterday.

JNU admission test postponed
The admission test for first year courses at Jagannath University under the academic session 2006-07 has been postponed due to unavoidable reasons, a press release said.

Sultana Shaheda new Gulshan Club president
Sultana Shaheda Islam was elected president of Gulshan Club Ltd for the year 2006-2007 at its Annual General Meeting on Friday on the club premises, says a press release.

US financier Soros arrives today
George Soros, an American financier and philanthropist, will arrive in Dhaka today, says a press release.