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2 launches set ablaze on Buriganga:50 hurt in violent clashes in Keraniganj over closure of pier by BIWTA: 15 other launches damaged
Staff Reporter
Several thousands of readymade garment shop owners and workers went berserk, setting two motor launches ablaze and ransacking six others on the Buriganga river yesterday protesting the closure of a pier near Sadarghat launch terminal.
At least 50 staff of the launches, policemen and Ansars were injured as the angry protestors pelted the launches with brickbats indiscriminately, smashed the windows, looted valuables and threw out furniture of the boats before torching two of them.
Launch services from Sadarghat remained stopped all through the day as the owners observed a wildcat strike protesting the attacks.  |
US will continue to support Bangladesh : $40m fresh food aid
Staff Reporter
Announcing a fresh US 40 million dollars food aid, the newly appointed US Ambassador James F Moriarty yesterday said his country would continue to support Bangladesh move forward, emphasising on "democracy, development and denial of space to terrorists."
This (US$ 40 million) would be in addition to the US's previous commitment for a total food assistance of over US$ 70 million dollars since October last, the Ambassador told a press conference at the American Club last afternoon. |
News Analysis: Suranjeet under fire for reckless utterances Hasanuzzaman Khan
AWAMI League leader Suranjeet Sen Gupta has equated the government with a hydra- headed monster having two canine teeth in front of the mouth. But the two teeth do not work. They cannot do anything without support from behind-the-scene forces, he said.
Calling for the induction of the Army in the ensuing political talks Suranjeet said actually they are ruling the country. They are the first party not the third party as often bracketed they are. All the behind-the-scene forces should surface in the ensuing formal talks for the future political dispensation of the country, he said. |
Hasina to contest JS polls: Charge hearing on Mig-29 case on May 11 UNB, Dhaka
Detained former premier and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina Sunday disclosed her decision to contest the next parliamentary elections.
"Dreams of those who are out to disqualify me from election by awarding me conviction through staging hasty trial will never come true," she told her lawyers during consultation in the courtroom. Hasina, who is facing several corruption cases in the interim period, said a non-elected government cannot ensure welfare for the people. "Only an elected government, which has no alternative, can solve the people's problems and bring stability in the country," she said. |
Combing drive at Bagmara:10 more held
UNB, Rajshahi
As massive combing operation went on, 10 more people were arrested as suspects for Friday's gun attack on a police patrol team in Taherpur municipal bazaar area in Bagmara upazila that left a policeman dead and four others wounded. Police and RAB continued their massive operation to track down the attackers and recover the looted arms and ammunition, official sources said.
While combing operation continued in various areas of Bagmara upazila, law-enforcers also raided a number of hostels in the city's Saheb Bazaar area in search of the outlaws and the arms. |
Roof gardening gets a boost
Staff Reporter
Developing the gardens at the rooftops of houses can help city dwellers to have not only fresh fruit and vegetable but also fresh air to breath sign of relief.
Former Adviser to the Caretaker government and Editor of the Daily Independent Mahabubul Alam said while distributing improved variety fruit plant among the members of the Dhaka Journalists Housing Cooperative Society in Mirpur housing area.
The society organised the function at its community center with its president Mostafa Kamal Majumder and Editor of the New Nation in the chair. |
Tagore’s first love at Dakkhin Dihi
BSS, Dhaka
Many of the Tagore scholars opines that Rabindrnath never had warm relations with his wife Mrinalini, but the past stories at Dakkhin Dihi of Jessore, house of his in- laws have other views to offer.
The story goes like this that the great poet fell in platonic love with Mrinalini Devi when he was visiting his maternal uncle's home.
The story revolves round Titur pond, where he saw Mirnalini for the first time and felt a kind of attraction towards her. Locals said Rabindranath waited everyday for Mrinalini Devi after he saw her first as she came to fetch water from the pond. |
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Internet Edition. May 5, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM 
