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Vol. 5 Num 1135

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'Indigenous people still neglected in all sectors’
Constitutional recognition of the indigenous people, formation of a separate land commission for them and introduction of primary education in their mother language must be ensured to establish theirrights,

More aid for flood victims
Different organisations and individuals yesterday donated over Tk 1.62 crore at the Chief Adviser's Relief and Welfare Fund for the flood victims.

$16 lakh Japanese grant for two projects
The government of Japan through its PHRD Grant programme will provide $1,600,000 as grants to Bangladesh for preparing two projects on clean air and sustainable energy and water resources management.

Gas cylinder explosion kills one in city
One person was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a cylinder repair workshop at Moghbazar in the city yesterday.

Road accidents kill 4, injure 41
At least four people were killed and 41 others injured in separate road accidents in Rajshahi and Khulna yesterday and on Monday night.

JMB chief's wife gets bail
Additional District and Sessions Judge's Court, Sylhet, yesterday granted bail to outlawed JMB chief Abdur Rahman's wife Nurjahan Begum Rupa and daughter Afifa Rahman.

Graft Case Against Ershad
Next hearing today
Four prosecution witnesses of a graft case filed 16 years ago against former president and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad and five others gave their statements to a Dhaka court yesterday.

Documentary show on tourist spots
DUTS launches website
Dhaka University Tourist Society (DUTS) held a documentary film show and launched its website yesterday with a view to making the city dwellers, especially the students, more interested in visiting tourist

Rajshahi journos file GD against Shibir cadres
Three journalists yesterday filed general diaries (GD) separately with Motiher Police Station in connection with attacks on four journalists by the cadres of Islamic Chhatra Shibir on August 5.

Air chief meets president
Air Chief Air Marshal SM Ziaur Rahman made a courtesy call on President Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban yesterday.

HC declares detention of Mintoo illegal, grants him bail
The High Court yesterday declared illegal the confinement of ex-FBCCI president Abdul Awal Mintoo under the Emergency Power Rules (EPR) and granted him bail.

Six of a family fall unconscious after taking sweetmeat
Six members of a family fell unconscious after reportedly taking sweetmeat at their home at Sabujbagh in the city last night.

Interference of Ban Ki-moon sought for Hasina’s release
US chapter of Jubo League submitted memorandums to the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and the Bangladesh consulate in New York to press home its demand for the release of Awami League President

Funds for Flood Victims
Banglalink music festival Aug 17, 18
With a view to creating awareness and raising funds for the flood victims, Banglalink, a private cellphone operator, will organise a music festival on August 17-18.

Directive to demolish illegal structures in DND area
Local Government and Rural Development Adviser M Anwarul Iqbal yesterday asked the authorities concerned to demolish all the illegal structures in DND area to reclaim canals from land grabbers.

22 missing as trawlers capsize in Bay
Twenty-three fishermen went missing after four trawlers capsized in the Bay due to heavy current triggered by monsoon depression on Monday night.