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Vol. 5 Num 978

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Book on Impact of Microcredit Launched
'Bring systematic change to society to cut poverty'
Speakers at the publication ceremony of a book yesterday observed that poverty cannot be alleviated only through microcredit programme, rather a systematic change in politics and society is needed toreduce

People's participation a must to deliver health services to all
People's participation is the only way to deliver health care services to vulnerable groups in the society, which will help the nation achieve Millennium Development Goal (MDG) in health sector, health

Case filed against city clinic for irregularities
A mobile court filed a case against Medi-stopes Clinic at the Elephant road in the city, as it failed to show certificate of the Department of Health and trade license from the City Corporation.

'Around 50 lakh people suffering from diabetes in Bangladesh'
Around 50 lakh people across the country have been suffering from diabetes that is preventable and the main reasons of diabetes are changes in food habit, lack of physical exercise and obesity, the experts

President receives PSC annual report
President Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday said the members of Public Service Commission will have to perform their duties with more sincerity in selecting fittest, meritorious and talented candidates for the

60 creative people from remote areas honoured
Prothom Alo and GrameenPhone yesterday honoured 60 people from remote areas who have been contributing to socio-economic advancement of the country.

BDR, BSF trade gunfire in Benapole
Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) traded gunfire on Putkhali border area in Benapole yesterday evening after two Bangladeshi cattle traders were wounded in BSF firing.

Pro-AL teachers, student bodies boycott DU convocation
The 43rd convocation of Dhaka University was held at its central playground yesterday with due spontaneity and enthusiasm.

CA's support to ailing journo
The government yesterday provided Tk one lakh to ailing journalist Quddus Afrad, Dhaka Bureau chief of Chittagong-based daily Purbokone.

Demolition of Slum
HR bodies concerned
Several human rights organisation and professional groups yesterday expressed deep concern over the eviction of Shat Tola Bosti (slum) dwellers at Mohakhali in the city violating the High Court directives.

465 killed in 2 months
Says BHRC report
A total of 465 people were killed in different incidents across the country in last two months --from January 1 to February 28 -- this year. On an average 7.

Arif, Moyun on remand
Sylhet Kotwali Police yesterday took city BNP chief Ariful Haque Chowdhury and Moulvibazar Pourashava Chairman Foyzul Karim Moyun on one-day remand for interrogation in the case filed by contractor Nuruzzaman.

Bogra deputy jailer suspended
Fazlul Haq, deputy Jailer of Bogra Jail, was suspended yesterday for negligence of duty and an investigation into departmental case against sub-inspector Saiful Islam started.

5,000 NGOs seek MRA licences
Around 5,000 NGOs sought licences from the Micro-credit Regulatory Authority (MRA) as the deadline for submission of applications ended on Monday.

Education UK Exhibition begins today
The 9th Education UK Exhibition 2007, organised by the British Council, begins at Hotel Sheraton in the city today.

Mahmudul Haq wins S M Sultan Padak
Eminent artist Mahmudul Haq has won S M Sultan Padak, says a press release.

Reception to Yunus today
The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh will accord a reception to its Fellow Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus at its auditorium at 4:00pm today, says a press release.

Memorial meet on Waheedul Haque today
Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) jointly organise a memorial meeting today to pay tribute to eminent journalist and Tagore song specialist Waheedul Haque

Shaheed Comrade Tajul Day today
Shaheed Comrade Tajul Day will be observed in the country today, marking the 23rd death anniversary of Shaheed Tajul Islam, one of the pioneers of the country's workers' movement.