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Road mishap kills elderly person

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Mar 12: An elderly person was killed near the toll plaza of Mohananda Shahid Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir (Birshrestha) Bridge in Chapainawabganj town on Monday morning.

The victim was identified as Abu Taleb, 65, of Rehaichar under Chapainawabganj Pourasabha, reports BSS.

Over 3,000 chickens culled in Jamalpur

JAMALPUR, Mar 12: A total of 3,302 poultry birds of two poultry farms of Sadar Upazila were culled by the district livestock office on Sunday. Sources said the chickens were culled as bird flu virus was detected at Sultana Poultry Farm at Helencha village and Nabadiganto Poultry Farm at Hajipara village. Besides, eggs of the two farms were also destroyedm, reports BSS.

160 mosquito nets seized in B'baria

BRAHMANBARIA, Mar 12: Police seized 160 pieces of mosquito nets from Moniyander Tonki area under Akhaura upazila in the district while those were being smuggled to India on Monday. Police said, acting on a tip-off, a team of police led by ASI Nazimuddin raided the area and seized the mosquito nets. Sensing the presence of police, the smugglers fled the scene leaving behind the mosquito nets, reports BSS.

Construction of Chandpur Shilpakala

Academy on

CHANDPUR, Mar 12: The construction work of the auditorium of Chandpur Shilpakala Academy is going on in full swing.

The government has sanctioned Taka 1.02 crore for the construction of a modern auditorium with a sitting capacity of 400 people.

About 80 percent construction work of the auditorium have already been completed and the rest of the work is expected to be completed by June next.

30 hurt in Bagerhat clash

Bagerhat, Mar 9: At least 30 people were injured in a violent clash between two rival groups of people over a trifling matter at Shashan village in Mollahat upazila on Saturday. Police said an altercation ensued between Nishikanta of Shashan village and Faruq Sheikh of neighboring Babu Danga village in Naragathi upazila of Narail district on Friday night over hair cutting in hairdressing salon of Nishikanta. As a sequel to the dispute, supporters of Nishikanta and Faruq swooped on each other at about 11am on Saturday triggering chase and counter-chase and exchange of brickbats, leaving 30 people injured from the both sides, reports UNB

Int'l Women's Day observed

Rajshahi, Mar 9: Various organizations observed International Women's Day here Saturday with a call for establishing women's rights to ensure gender equality. Women's Affairs Department brought out a colorful rally from Sishu Academy in the town. A discussion was also held at Zila Parishad auditorium. Rajshahi City Corporation also brought out a rally from Alupotri crossing of the town highlighting the theme 'Investing in Women and Girls'. A street drama and a discussion were held at Nagar Bhaban where Acting City Mayor Rezaun Nabi was also present. Besides, different women organizations including Bangladesh Mohila Parishad, Foundation for Women and Child Assistance also organized various programmes marking the day, reports UNB.

Village doctor crushed under wheels of truck

in Dinajpur

Dinajpur, Mar 9: A village doctor was crushed under the wheels of a truck at Hablu Hat in Birganj upazila Saturday afternoon. Police said a speeding truck ran over Adu Mia, 40, son of Dr Yusuf Ali of the area, while he was crossing the road at about 2:30pm, injuring him critically. He later succumbed to his injuries at about 5pm on way to Rangpur. A case was filed with the local police station, reports UNB.