Work on Chandpur BIWTA Terminal Bhaban stalled for over two months
CHANDPUR, Aug 31: Construction work of the modern terminal building of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) and a new jetty on Madrasa Road at Uttar Sreeramdi in Chandpur district town has remained stalled for over two months, creating much resentment among the launch passengers.Toma Constructions & Co Ltd...
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1.5m cft stones restored in Sylhet's Sadapathar
SYLHET, Aug 31: About 1.5 million cubic feet (cft) of stones were restored in tourist attraction Sadapathar out of the estimated 2.8 million cft seized from various places during drives in the district, sources from the district administration and law enforcers said.In line with a court order, the authorities conducted...
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'Thief' killed in lynch-mob attack
Natore, Aug 31 (UNB): A suspected thief was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Nepaldighi village in Natore Sadar upazila early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Nabi Ali, 50, of Bagha upazila of Rajshahi. He had been living at his in-laws' house in nearby Islabari village for a long time.Locals...
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Social watchdogs stress ensuring basic rights of Rajshahi slum dwellers
RAJSHAHI, Aug 31 (BSS): Social watchdogs and youth leaders at a participatory meeting here on Sunday discussed ways to ensure basic rights of slum dwellers in the city, calling for ending discrimination in access to safe housing, healthcare and education.Speakers observed that improving living conditions of the distressed and underprivileged...
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