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Oust govt to safeguard independence
AL leaders urge people at founding anniversary discussion
Awami League (AL) leaders yesterday called upon the people to take fresh vow to unseat the government for safeguarding the country's independence.

Huda blames police for not enforcing traffic laws
Communications Minister Nazmul Huda yesterday came down heavily on police for not paying due attention to the issue of safety of pedestrians and passengers.

Allegations of Financial Anomalies
Tk 108 cr DU budget to be placed tomorrow
Tuition fees not raised
Amid allegations of financial anomalies, the Dhaka University (DU) is going to place its annual budget of Tk 108.13 crore for 2005-06 fiscal tomorrow.

Ensure safe food for good public health
Experts tell training programme
Experts at a training programme yesterday called upon the government to ensure safe food to help maintain good public health.

'Free society from drug abuse'
Int'l Day against Drug Abuse today
The International Day against drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking will be observed today in the country as elsewhere in the world, with a call for freeing society from the menace.

10 criminals held, two stolen bikes recovered in Ctg
Police in separate drives arrested 10 criminals and recovered two stolen bikes from their possessions in the city in last three days.

Akhter made PDB chairman
ANH Akhter Hossain of Dhaka Wasa was appointed new chairman of Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB).

Use biotech properly for economic development
Minister tells seminar
Education Minister Dr Osman Farruk yesterday called for proper application of biotechnology to bring about economic development.

Int'l Day in Support of Victims of Torture today
The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture will be observed in the country today as elsewhere in the globe.

Jahanara Imam's 11th anniversary of death today
The 11th death anniversary of 'Shaheed Janani' Jahanara Imam will be observed today.

1,751 more held
Police arrested 1,751 people, including a listed criminal, on various charges from different parts of the country in the last 24 hours as of 6:00am yesterday.