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Gates of Gojaldoba Barrage in India Opened
Thousands marooned as Teesta crosses danger mark
At least 10,000 people have became marooned in Teesta shoals and low lying areas of Dimla and Jaldhaka upazilas as the river swelled following opening of all gates of Gajoldoba barrage in the upstream

Rangpur sugar mill reopens tomorrow after two years
Rangpur Sugar Mills in Mohima-ganj, the lone heavy industry in Gaibandha district, will reopen tomorrow after closure for about two years.

No water supply in Patuakhali town for 10 days
Load shedding, low voltage keep pumps inoperative
About 70,000 people are suffering a lot as there is no water supply in the town for the last 10 days.

Ruling alliance plans presidential form of govt: Nasim
Former home minister and Awami League (AL) leader Mohammad Nasim yesterday said there will be no election in the country without reforms to the caretaker system and the election commission proposed by

11 get life in Pabna double murder case
Rajshahi Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal sentenced 11 persons to life term imprisonment in a double murder case of Ataikula in Pabna.

Tk 80 lakhtrees sold at Tk 9 lakh in Bogra
Some officials of forest and roads and highways (R&H) departments have illegally sold a large number of timber trees in Bogra, said a district administration official.

Attack on newsmen protested in Rangamati
Bangabandhu Shishu Kishore Mela held a protest rally and formed a human chain in front of the Deputy Commissioner's (DC) office here condemning attack on 20 journalists including The Bangladesh Observer

Toll demanded from two high officials in Khulna
Outlaws belonging to Janajuddho faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) have demanded tolls from two high ranking government officials in Khulna city.

SSC Exam
Patuakhali tops the list in Barisal board
Patuakhali topped the list in this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination from Barisal Education Board.

Fishery Development
Workshop on media role held in Mymensingh
A two-day workshop 'Role of media in expanding fish farming', organised by Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), Mymensingh, concluded here on Thursday.