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Metropolitan
 
'Landslide, waterlogging outcome of unplanned urbanisation'
The recent landslide in Chittagong and waterlogging in Dhaka are the direct outcome of unplanned urbanisation and there should be a people's platform to save the city from these disasters, speakers at
 
Road accidents kill 10
At least ten people were killed and 39 injured in separate road accidents in Narayanganj, Mymensingh, Kishoreganj, Shariatpur, Netrakona, Tangai and Satkhira yesterday and on Tuesday night.
 
Maternity Allowances
Ensure regular allocation in budget
Speakers urge govt
Speakers at a discussion yesterday urged the government to take steps to ensure regular allocation for maternity allowance in the national budget.
 
Nation's expectation to us now very high
Air chief tells Summer Graduation Parade
The Summer Graduation Parade marking the commissioning of No 55 Flight Cadet Course and 5 Special Short Service Commission Course of the Bangladesh Air Force was held here at the BAF Academy yesterday.
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Landslide victims cry for help


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War of Liberation
Recognise role of women to give history a new dimension
Academics, freedom fighters tell publication ceremony
The history of the liberation war will remain incomplete if the contribution of women to independence is not fully recognised, academics and freedom fighters said at a publication ceremony yesterday.
 
Two robbers beaten to death in Keraniganj
Two robbers were killed and one critically injured in a mob beating when locals caught them red-handed while fleeing the spot after committing robbery at Dakkhin Keraniganj in the city early hours ofyesterday.
 
Appeal Hearing on Rangs Building
Judge feels 'embarrassed'
The appeal hearing on the dispute over demolition of the much-talked-about Rangs multistoried building in the city could not take place yesterday as one of the judges of the Supreme Court bench felt 'embarrassed'.
 
Failure In SSC Exam
2 commit suicide
Two girls committed suicide while five others attempted to commit suicide for failing in the SSC examination in the city on Tuesday night.
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Increase monthly allowance for persons with disabilities
Speakers urge govt
Speakers at a view exchange meeting yesterday urged the government to increase the number of disabled people receiving monthly allowances and the amount of the allowance in the budget for the fiscal year
 
'Aquaculture activities can improve livelihoods of indigenous people'
Fisheries and aquaculture activities can greatly help improve the livelihoods of indigenous people and ensure their food security, speakers at a workshop said yesterday.
 
ACC files case against 2 N'ganj BRTA staffs
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday filed a case against two officials of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) of Narayanganj zone on charges of embezzlement and receiving bribes.
 
Robbers kill security guard in Gazipur
A gang of criminals killed a security guard of a vocational training centre and looted valuables worth about Tk 3 lakh at Gazipur Sadar on Tuesday night.
 
Australia assures Bangladesh of increased aid
Australia yesterday assured Bangladesh of increasing its aid while Dhaka asked Canberra to provide more scholarships for Bangladeshis, during a bilateral meeting between Australian Foreign Minister Alexander
 
Ctg Landslide
TIB, FNB shocked
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday expressed deep shock at the casualties and damage in the landslide at Chittagong that left at least 106 people dead, says a press release.
 
Info centres to be set up at DC offices
Information centres will be set up at the offices of the deputy commissioners (DCs) in all the districts in phases to help the people seeking various services from the administrative staffs.
 
'Allocate funds for safe night shelters for street children'
INCIDIN Bangladesh, a national research-based private development agency, has called on the caretaker government to allocate adequate funds in the budget to establish safe night shelters for street children,
 
Rezaunnabi RCC acting mayor
Ward Commissioner of ward no. 9 Rezaunnabi Dudu was made Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) acting mayor on Tuesday evening.
 
Hawlader joins as president's press secretary
Newly appointed President's Press Secretary Abdul Awal Hawlader joined his office at Bangabhaban yesterday.
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Kamol elected Dhaka YMCA president
Kamol Gomes, a lecturer and social activist, has been elected president of Dhaka YMCA for the year 2006-2007, says a press release.
 

 
   
 
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