Volume 5 Number 7 Wed. June 02, 2004    
 
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Poverty alleviation without bank loan
Monwara and Surjo examples for many in Payerabond, Rangpur
Monwara Begum and Surjo Begum are now a source of inspiration for many in Payerabond in Rangpur, the birthplace of legendary Bangalee woman Begum Rokeya.
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'Ban smoking in public'
World No Tobacco Day observed at B'Baria
The World No Tobacco Day this year at least created an awareness among people against drugs and smoking.

This view was expressed by many people this correspondent talked to.

 
Maize replacing paddy, wheat on field
Area shoots up to 1,675 hectares from 50 in 1997 in Gaibandha
Maize is replacing rice and wheat on croplands in Gaibandha because it is more profitable for farmers.

Its cultivation increased from about 50 hectares in 1997 to 1,675 hectares this year.

 
Attack on Kolaroa AL: 13 BNP men sued
A case was filed with a magistrate court here on Monday accusing 13 leaders and activists of ruling BNP for ransacking houses and shops of Awami League men at Batra village and Batra Bazar.
 
AL man elected Manikganj Pourasabha Chairman
Awami League leader Md Romjan Ali was unofficially declared elected chairman of Manikganj Pourasava in the by-election held on Monday.
 
Forgers take away Tk 46 lakh from Rupali Bank in Barisal
One of a gang held
A member of an gang of cheats which siphoned over Tk 46 lakh from Rupali Bank's Swarupkati and Shikarpur branches in the last few days was caught at the bank's Banaripara branch on Sunday when he tried
 
200 illegal structures removed in Syedpur
The Roads and Highways Department demolished about 200 illegal structures from both sides of Syedpur-Parbotipur road at Choumuhoni Bazar near Syedpur town on Monday

R&H sources said notices were given

 
Lawyers want UNO's transfer
Lawyers of Gobindaganj upazila court brought out a procession and held a rally on Monday at the upazila headquarters demanding transfer of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) for his alleged interference
 

 
   
 
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