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�Sweden� Aslam awaits release

One of the most dreaded criminals of Dhaka, Sheikh Aslam, alias Sweden Aslam, now serving time at the Kashimpur High Security Prison on murder charges is likely to come out of jail any time, apprehends the home ministry. The home ministry in a letter to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) recently informed that out of 12 cases, Aslam has been acquitted in 11 and got bail in the last one. The case number 117 (3) 97, in which he was granted bail, was filed on charges of murder, it said. “If the authorities concerned do not file appeal against the court verdict awarding bail to Aslam, the notorious criminal will be freed. This will tarnish the image of the government,” warned the…

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Boy wounded as �MP fires shots�

A nine-year-old boy was shot allegedly by ruling Awami League lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton in Sundarganj…

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News

Over half of globe�s elderly people doesn't get urgent care: ILO

International Labour Organization (ILO) today issued a study report of theirs saying more than half of globe's elderly population were deprived of urgent health care services or long-term care (LTC), reports BSS. "More than half of the global population aged 65 and above, representing 300 million…

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Metro

Extrajudicial killing a threat to rule of law: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) wants the state to play a more responsible role in reducing the incidents of political violence, extrajudicial killing and enforced disappearance, reports UNB. "The Commission considers extrajudicial killing or crossfire as a threat to the rule of law.…

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Editorial

The quest for more food

Global food prices are soaring again as droughts, freezes and floods have affected various crops in many parts of the world. At the same time, demand is rising with living standards in fast-growing countries. The price spikes are not as sharp as they were in 2008, but the new volatility reflects more…

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Op-ed

Pesticides and their adverse environmental effects

During the past three decades, indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides in agriculture has created serious health and environmental problems in many developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Environment Program estimate that pesticide poisoning injures between…

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Miscellaneous

Govt for maximum utilisation of jute products

State Minister for Textile and Jute, Mirza Azam yesterday said as an election pledge Awami League government revived the almost ruined jute sector in the country, reports BSS from Jamalpur. He said 60 state-run jute mills out of 90 jute mills were looted in the name of privatisation after the killing…

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Business

Reserves soar to new high

Foreign exchange reserve soared to a new high at $26.38 billion at the end of September, driven mainly by higher remittance inflow to the country before Eid-ul-Azha, reports BSS. Bangladesh Bank (BB) data released Thursday showed that the reserve reached $26379.04 million (nearly $26.38 billion)…

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Worldwide

Croatia braces for winter as shivering migrants pour in

AFP, OPATOVAC, Croatia: The Croatian sun has given way to rain and the temperature has dropped, but refugees and migrants continue to stream into the country, forcing officials and charities to scramble to prepare for wintry conditions. More than 90,000 migrants, many of them fleeing conflict in the…

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Dhakalive

Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi�s lecture at IGCC tomorrow

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) is organising a lecture by Sanskrit scholar from India Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi, former Vice Chancellor of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, Delhi, on the topic ‘Rabindranath and Sanskrit’, at 6:30 PM tomorrow at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, Gulshan-1,…

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Sports

Bangladesh off to bright start in AFC U-19

Two second half strikes enabled Bangladesh to make a winning start in the AFC Under-19 Qualifying round when they blanked Sri Lanka by 2-0 in the second match yesterday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. Mannaf Rabbi opened the scoring on 67th minute while captain Masuk Meah Jony doubled the lead.…

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Nationwide

Traders fear huge loss

Hide and skin traders in Sirajganj district are apprehending losses at around Tk 100 crores this year for failure to sell raw hides. The owners of warehouse and tanneries are yet to come in large number to buy the hides although a week has passed since the celebration of the Eid-ul-Azha, when thousands…

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199 jailed in Ctg for violating restriction

Some fishermen in the coastal districts continue to net Hilsa fish defying the 15-day ban by the government on catching of the fish. So far, 199 fishermen have been jailed for violating the restriction of Hilsa fishing that came into effect on September 25. The 15-day ban on netting, sales and transportation…

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