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JMB activists regrouping
Some of them sighted in remote Jamuna shoals
Activists of banned Islamist outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen, Bangladesh (JMB) are regrouping in remote shoal areas in Shaghat upazila, taking the advantage of 'lax police surveillance'.

Mufti Hannan's neighbours feel relieved
Most of the residents of Harkarul Zihad leader Mufti Abdul Hannan's native village Hiron in Kotalipara now feel relaxed following his arrest.

Another staff of swindler company held in Barisal
Another employee of the illegal company that allegedly swindled about Tk nine crore from depositors in the city was arrested yesterday.

Jhenidah AL holds council on Oct 10 after 8 years
The triennial council of Jhenidah district Awami League (AL) will be held on October 10, about five years after expiry of its committee. The last council was held in 1997.

Death of newborn in Rangamati
Hospital ransacked
Some angry people beat the Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) at Ragngamati General Hospital, ransacked the female ward and looted medicines following the death of a new-born girl child hours after her birth

4 to die, 6 get life for killing Ishwardi BNP man
A court here yesterday sentenced four persons to death and six others to life imprisonment for killing a BNP leader in Ishwardi upazila in Pabna district.

Steps to hold peaceful puja in Barisal
Preparations are afoot to celebrate Durga Puja, the greatest religious festival of the Hindu community, here with due religious fervour and festivity.