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Call to build corruption-free Bangladesh

BSS, Rangpur

The valiant freedom fighters have called upon the young generation to build a corruption and 'razakar'- free prosperous nation that the people and freedom fighters dreamt in 1971.

They made the call while they were being accorded special receptions by members of the 'Amra Eei Projonmer Santan', a juvenile organization of the town, in an exceptional manner during the past few days.

A group of 20 juveniles of the organization visited each house of the freedom fighters, accorded them receptions with flowers, sweets and messages of felicitation from the young generations on the eve of the country's 37th Independence Day.

They arranged the exceptional programme from March 21 to 26 to pay their profound respect to the valiant sons of the soil, who liberated the country through the nine-month bloody war in 1971 and project the true history of the War of Liberation.

Rehenuma Tabassum Jyoti, a second-year MBBS student of Rangpur Medical College, led the group and said they were born much later of the Great War of Liberation but they came to know from their parents how courageously the freedom fighters fought against the Pakistani forces to liberate Bangladesh.

"We firmly believe that the independence is the greatest achievement of the nation, freedom fighters are the most beloved sons of the soil and the young generation should do everything for upholding the spirit of the War of Liberation in fulfilling the dream of independence," Jyoti said while talking to each freedom fighter.

They also told the heroes of 1971 that the war criminals must be tried as per laws of the land and also in accordance with international laws for the worst inhuman crimes they committed during the War of Liberation.

The freedom fighters became very emotional while being accorded receptions in such an exceptional manner by the present generation, who urged them to remain united as they were in 1971 against the identified enemies of Bangladesh and reach the fruits of independence to every citizen.

"We never thought of getting such a honour and reception from the young generation after 37 years of the independence, which we brought at the cost of 30 lakh lives and dignity of 2.5 lakh mothers and sisters," veteran freedom fighters Abdul Mazid, Abdur Razzaque and Akhiruzzaman said.

Independence Day celebrated in Khulna

BSS, Khulna

The Independence and National Day was celebrated in Khulna in a befitting manner.

The day's programmes include placing wreaths at Shaheed Minar, hoisting the national flag atop all important public and private buildings, holding discussions, cultural functions, march-past and reception to freedom fighters, and bringing out processions.

The day's programme began with heralding a 21-gun salute at one-minute past midnight last night at Collectorate Bhaban here. The programme was followed by placing wreaths at Gallamari Shahid Smriti Shoudha by district administration and different organisations.

An attractive march-past, physical exercises and colorful display was organised at Khulna Stadium. Members from police, Ansar, village defense force (VDP), Fire Service, Bangladesh National Cadet Core (BNCC) as well as Girls Guide, Scouts, and children and juveniles from different educational took part in the display.

Divisional Commissioner Mohammad Yunusur Rahman chaired the function, where deputy inspector general (DIG) in charge of Khulna Range Mohammad Asaduzzman Miah and senior district administration and police officials were present.

A reception was also accorded to the family members of the martyrs, while the ships of the Naval Force were kept open for the visits to the general masses.

The days programmes also included: hoisting the national flag atop all important public buildings, arranging doa mahfil and special prayers at mosques, temples, churches and other places of worships seeking peace and progress of the country.

Films based on Liberation War were screened and a friendly football match was organised to mark the day.

Beheaded body recovered in Madaripur

Our Correspondent, Madaripur

Madaripur Thana police recovered a beheaded body of one Arif Khan (32), son of late Mati Khan of village Panchkhala of Sadar upazila from Jajira village under Kolikapur union of the district on March 24.

Sources said that some member, of Purbobangla Sharboharia Pparty called him out of a shop of Chairman bazaar on the night of 23 March since then he had been missing. On March 24 Police recovered his beheaded body from the bank of Arialkhan. The victim's wife Helena identified the body.

Motivation rally for voter list

Our Correspondent, Gouripur

A ground rally to motivate people to become voter was held at the stadium of Gouripur upazila headquartars in Mymensingh recently.

Nearly 20,000 people belonging to all walks to life attended the rally. The activists of different political parties and professional groups also attended the rally.

A to 2 hour long march was also organised on the occasion.

It was followed by a discussion on the preparation of voter list.

The people of all Shades of this upazila expressed their satisfaction over the preparation voter list with photograph and issue over of identify card to the illegible voters. This now system of preparation voter list will so a long way in eliminating the chances of voter rigging they felt.

One killed by bomb blast in Monirampur

Our Correspondent, Monirampur (Jessore)

One person succumbed and another is taking medicare in the Jessore Sadar Hospital when a hand bomb blasted at Kumargatha bazar located in Monirampur Upazila. The incident occured at night on March 16.

According to the report, Lecturer Sanjoy Halder (38) of Moshuhati Degree College and his neighbour Mozam (40) when were passing by a bicycle some miscreants hurled a hand bomb from back.

Superintendent of Police (S.P) Md. Iqbal Bahar and O.C. Ali Azam Siddique visited the place of occurence. They arrested one Rashed (30) and Anisur (32). Locals said, following a feud over land, the miscreants might have caused the incident. A case was registered with the Monirampur Police in this connection.

Magura Sadar Hospital beset with manifold problems

Our Correspondent, Magura

The Modernised Hospital in Magura district headquarter is beset with many problems.

Patients suffering from heart diseases do not get any treatment as there is no post of heart spealist.

It is alleged that local doctors advise heart patients to go to Dhaka for treatment.

The posts of Eye and ENT consultans have remained vacant for a long time.

The hospital has a generator to supply electricity during load shedding but it remains inoperative as no funals has been sanctioned to buy fuel to run it.

The outdoor patients are often deprived of proper treatment as the doctors very often do not come to hospital in time.

Local people alleged that agents of private clinics lure the poor patients to private clinics promising better treatment.

Sanitary condition of the hospital leaves much to be desired. The floors of hospital are dirty as its toilets are unuseable, according to some patients.

The people of the region have urged the Government to take adequate steps for the improvement of the hospital and fill up the vacant posts of consultants and doctors.

News briefs

Motorcycle owner killed

Sherpur, Mar 30: Terrorists hijacked a motorcycle after killing its owner at Shimultali village in Nalitabari upazila on Saturday night. On information, police recovered the body of Nur Islam alias Nur Miah, 30, at Duhuria on Nalitabari-Sherpur highway Sunday morning. Police suspected that the hijackers hired the motorcycle of Nur Miah, who used to earn by giving his motorcycle on rent, at night. On the way, the hijackers strangulated and stabbed Nur Miah to death and fled the scene along with the motorcycle, they said. A case was filed in this connection, reports UNB.

Terrorists held, arms seized

Khulna, Mar 30: Police arrested five terrorists alongwith arms and ammunitions from Kapilmuni area in Paikgachha upazila on Sunday. Police arrested Tuku Sardar, Aslam Sardar, Jahangir Hossain, Rafiqul Sardar and Rafiqul Morol from the house of Tuku Sardar during the four-hour raid began from 11am. During the drive, they also recovered one revolver, five bullets and some sharp weapons from the house. Police said all the arrested were accused of different cases for their involvement with terrorism and robbery, reports UNB.

Youth beaten to death in Dinajpur

Dinajpur, Mar 30: A youth was beaten to death by his friends over a trifling matter at Fakirpara Moholla in the district town Saturday night. The dead was identified as Hamidul Islam, 18, son of Noor Alam of the area. Local sources said Hamidul had an altercation with his friends over playing carom at about 9pm. At one stage, they severely beat up Hamidul, leaving him seriously injured. Hamidul was taken to Dinajpur Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead, reports UNB.

3 held with hemp

Jessore, Mar 30: The officials of Narcotics Control Department in a drive arrested three drug peddlers along with 15kgs of hemp from the old Bus Terminal area of the town Sunday morning. Acting on a tip-off, the officials raided the area at about 7am and arrested Labu alias Sattar, Shahjahan and Alam hailed from Kurigram district. Later, searching their bags the officials recovered the drug. They were handed over to the Kotwali thana, reports UNB.

Fish traders killed

Jessore, Mar 20: Three fish traders were killed and a 'Nasiman' driver was critically injured when a bus rammed into the shallow engine-run three wheeler at Sharsha bazar on Jessore-Benapole highway Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Sirajul Islam, 40, and his cousins Hazrat Ali, 45, and Mati, 32, of Kannyadaha village in Sharsha upazila. Witnesses said a Benapole-bound bus dashed the Jhikargachha-bound Nasiman of the three fish traders at about 8:30am while they were going to Jhikargachha bazar to sell fish, killing Sirajul Islam, 40, and Hazrat Ali, 45, on the spot and injuring Mati and the driver critically, reports UNB.

Khas land reclaimed

Khulna, Mar 30: The district administration in their eviction drive reclaimed some 106.77 acres of khas land worth Tk 100 crore from land grabbers in nine upazilas of the district last year. The drives that begun in January 2007 also reclaimed a BADC fertilizer godown captured by some influential people and lands occupied by Shah Newas Sea Food Ltd. Khulna Deputy Commissioner (DC) SM Firoj Alam said that during the drive the administration also evicted a total of 472 land grabbers from the occupied lands in the city. ficials said the drive is now being conducted to demolish illegal structures from the banks of Mayur and Bhairab rivers flowing through the city, reports UNB.