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Mon. February 19, 2007


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Hold polls in shortest possible time
Speakers tell roundtable
Civil society members yesterday stressed the need to bring about electoral reforms on a priority basis in order to hold a free, fair and meaningful election.

'Human development, security in S Asia at risk due to corruption'
Human development and security in South Asia is facing serious risks due to corruption, non-transparency and lack of people's participation in governance, said the academics and development experts at

Golden Jubilee of Azimpur Girls' School Mar 2
Concentrate on studies to serve nation in a meaningful way
Hasina advises students
Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina yesterday advised the students to concentrate on studies so that they can serve the nation in a meaningful way in future.

Two cousins drown in city
Two children drowned in a ditch at Mohammadpur in the city on Friday night. The deceased, who were cousins, were identified as Ashamony, 6, and Al Amin, 6, residents of Dhaka Uddan Housing at Mohammadpur.

Call to raise voice against corruption
Speakers at a seminar yesterday called on all to raise their voice against corruption, which is eating into the vitals of the country.

Gold bar seized: One held in city
A special team of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) yesterday arrested one person and recovered a gold bar weighing 60 tola from his possession near Dania University College at Jatrabari in the city , says

Press Club cultural programme tomorrow
The Jatiya Press Club has organised a poetry recitation and cultural programme of club members on the club premises tomorrow on the occasion of International Mother Language Day and Amar Ekushey, says