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Corruption rampant at lone eye hospital in Patuakhali
The lone modern eye hospital in Patuakhali, set up by a donor agency in 1993, faces rampant mismanagement, corruption and irregularities by its local authorities.

Accustomed to their customs office under the blue!
Officials rush to Botuli from 23 km away only when goods arrive
The Botuli land customs office in Juri, housed in a small tin shed, usually remains locked. A signboard is hung at the site, as if to justify its existence.

Toxic textile waste polluting Louhajang river in Tangail
Mill authorities evade action by managing paper from DoE
Untreated toxic waste released from dying and printing units of a textile mill in Tangail Sadar upazila is polluting Louhajang river.

Pickets Stage Blockade

BDR, BSF trade fire again in Satkhira
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) traded gunfire on Hijaldi border in Kalaroa upazila Saturday night.

Zakiganj Border Clash
People returning home: Flag meet tomorrow
A flag meeting will be held at Harinagar BSF camp tomorrow.