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Ensure internal democracy
Speakers tell political parties at roundtable
Ensuring democracy within the political parties, ridding the leadership of corruptionists and putting an end to dynastic politics are a must for establishing democratic rule in the country, politicians,

96 killed by law enforcers since emergency
Says Odhikar report
A total of 96 people were killed and 1,93,329 arrested by different law enforcement agencies since the state of emergency was declared 130 days ago, says a report by Odhikar, a human rights watchdog.

Make proposed coal policy public
Speakers urge CG
Speakers at a press conference yesterday called on the caretaker government to make the proposed coal policy public and consult with the experts before finalising it.

Mystery shrouds deaths of woman, boy in Ctg
Two separate incidents of mysterious death were reported here in the port city yesterday.

'Protect Shegunbagicha school playground'
Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (Bapa), an environmentalist organisation, along with residents and guardians yesterday urged the caretaker government to preserve the playground on Shegunbagicha High School

'Implement draft RTI Act to ensure good governance'
Non-accessibility of information not only creates a major obstacle to bringing about a change in the livelihood of marginalised groups but also acts as a hurdle to strengthening good governance and democracy,

Call to set up more research centres on herbal medicines
More scientific research centres on herbal drugs should be set up at all important places across the country for ensuring standardisation of natural products, speakers at a symposium said yesterday.

Concern over filing of case against 2500 RMG workers
Different organisations yesterday expressed concern over filing of a case against 2500 unnamed workers of Fortuna Apparels Ltd in Gazipur by the police.

Dr Yunus wants to take banking for the poor to Africa
Bangladeshi Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday he was hoping to export the micro-credit system he pioneered in Asia to more African countries to help the continent overcome poverty.

'Reinstate Valerie Taylor as CRP coordinator'
Speakers at a press conference yesterday demanded necessary steps to bring Valerie Taylor, founder of the Centre for Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), back to her previous position as coordinator

Woman shot, robbed of Tk one lakh
Some unidentified miscreants shot a housewife and looted Tk one lakh from her possession at Mirpur in the city yesterday.

'28 pc children miss non-formal schooling due to job for family'
Children of hard-to-reach poor parents cannot attend schools due to their financial problems, according to a study.

Training of Police
5-year-old girl shot dead in Gazipur
A five-year-old girl died after a bullet reportedly from nearby firing range of Rajendrapur Cantonment in Gazipur hit her head yesterday afternoon.

Housewife murdered
A housewife was murdered in the city yesterday. The dead was identified as Nadira Yasmin, 38, of Kalabagan 1st lane in Dhanmondi. She was the wife of Amir Hossain, a transport businessman.

Turkish envoy seeks Dhaka's support to hold World Expo
The government of Turkey has full support for the present caretaker government, said the Turkish Ambassador in Dhaka Ferit Ergin.

CA provides Tk 1 lakh for treatment of ailing journo
Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed has provided Tk one lakh for the treatment of ailing Staff Reporter of the daily Jugantor Hasan Arefin.

Probe into Nanak's wealth begins in Barisal
A task force of Anti-Corruption Commission started investigation into the wealth and properties of Jubo League Chairman Jahangir Kabir Nanak.

Appeal for help
The parents of a nine-year-old boy who has been suffering from aplastic anaemia has sought financial assistance for his treatment.

Nurul Huda passes away
Language Movement veteran engineer Nurul Huda passed away due to respiratory complications at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital yesterday at the age of 83, says a press release.