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2006 Announced as 'Technology Book Year'
Build knowledge-based nation
Khaleda tells Dhaka Book Fair inaugural function
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia urged all to read and learn more to overcome the country's shortcomings in resources, capacity and knowledge to build an enlightened nation.
 
'Ethnic minorities yet to get constitutional recognition'
Prof Serajul Islam Chowdhury, a noted academic, yesterday said the fascist aspect of the country is apparent through its failure to provide constitutional recognition to its ethnic minorities.
 
5 killed, 21 injured in road accidents
At least five people were killed and 21injured in separate road accidents in Sirajganj and Jessore yesterday.
 
Mmc Survey 2005
3 journos killed, 370 tortured, 164 get death threats
Three journalists were killed and 370 others were injured in 165 incidents of torture on journalists across the country last year, according to a survey by Mass-line Media Centre (MMC).
 
31st Night
Port city wears curfew-like atmosphere
An unprecedented curfew-like situation gripped the port city on the Thirty First night as law enforcers took to the streets in a combative mood to ward off what they said any 'unpleasant scene' centring
 
SC to deal with new voter-list preparation today
The Supreme Court will reopen today after a fortnight winter vacation and deal on the first day with the most contentious political issue of the time regarding new voter-list preparation, which already
 
Shahidur, Nasreen to be buried today
The namaz-e-janaza of Petrobangla Director (Planning) Kazi Shahidur Rahman and his wife Nasreen Shahid killed in a road accident on Friday will be held at the Petrobangla Centre at Karwan Bazar in the
 
Doctor's Prescription
Shahriar not spared from appearing before court
Despite submitting doctor's prescription eminent writer and columnist Shahriar Kabir was not spared from appearing before the court yesterday.
 
'Unite to fight terrorism'
Speakers at a rally yesterday called upon the members of political parties and civil society to unite in the fight against terrorism and fundamentalism in the country.
 
Attack on CPB rally, office condemned
Different organisations yesterday condemned the attack of the Jatiya Party (JP) activists on the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) rally and office in presence of JP chairman HM Ershad.
 
BNP, Jamaat leaders force one to sign deal
Local BNP and Jamaat leaders of Sherpur upazila of Bogra allegedly forced a man to sign a deed of Tk 75,000 in fine on Saturday night.
 
Bangladesh is my second home: Zarab
Ambassador of Palestine in Dhaka Mohammad Shahta Zarab paid a farewell call on Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Sheikh Hasina at her Dhanmondi residence yesterday.
 
Youth shot in Mirpur
Gunmen shot and injured a youth in the city's Mirpur area yesterday afternoon.
 
Shaukat Osman's birth anniversary today
The 89th birth anniversary of Shaukat Osman, an eminent writer, will be celebrated today, says a press release.
Shaukat Smriti Bidyalaya has chalked out a two-day programme to mark the day.

 
18th BCS Forum AGM Jan 27
The Annual General Meeting and reunion of the 18th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) forum will be held at the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) in the city on January 27, says a press release.
 
Heroin worth Tk 1 cr seized
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) yesterday seized more than one kilogram of heroin worth about Tk 1 crore and a touchstone idol in Keraniganj. They also arrested four alleged drug peddlers.
 
9th Buet convocation tomorrow
The 9th convocation of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) will be held on the campus tomorrow.
 
JCD factions clash in Gazipur
Two groups of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) clashed at Gazipur Government Badre Alam College on the occasion of 27th founding anniversary of JCD. Three JCD leaders were expelled in this regard.
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Appeal for help
Mohammad Motaharul Haque, a father of three children, is suffering from liver cirrhosis.
Doctors said his treatment would cost around Tk 7 lakh which he cannot afford to pay.

 

 
   
 
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