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Internet Edition. July 25, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM

BDR-BSF border talks end in Kolkata: Dhaka hands over a list of 3,000 criminals

Staff Reporter

The 4-day conference of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) ended in Kolkata, capital of India's West Bengal state, yesterday.
The meeting was intended to resolve border disputes and other bilateral issues.
Bangladesh handed over a list 3,000 Indian criminals who indulge in activities within Bangladesh territory while India handed over a list of 250 Bangladeshi who are involved in smuggling and various other crimes.
The conference ,however, did not hold any talks on the extremists and rebels of the two countries and their activities.

Link road remains unaccomplished: Rangs Bhaban authorities not taking compensation despite repeated reminders

Staff Reporter

Construction work of the much-talked-about Bijoy Sarani-Tejgaon Link Road remains unaccomplished due to the delay in demolishing the controversial high-rise Rangs Bhaban in the city.
There are allegations that a vested quarter is now trying its best to delay the demolition process of the Rangs Bhaban very tactfully. Their main objective is to delay the demolition work of Rangs Bhaban up to December this year.
However, Housing and Public Works Secretary SM Rashidul Hye ruled out any speculation over demolishing the Rangs Bhaban.

Khaleda’s release in limbo: Problems are on both sides, says Adviser : Hannan criticises govt for 'inordinate delay’

UNB, Dhaka

Detained ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's release appears to be caught in limbo as Communications Adviser Maj Gen (Retd) Ghulam Quader yesterday said it is difficult to say precisely when as "there are problems on both sides".
Talking to reporters at the Secretariat, he, however, said as another ex-PM, Sheikh Hasina, was released on humanitarian grounds, all aspects are being considered about release of Begum Zia.
The Adviser spoke in paradoxical terms here, saying: "Sheikh Hasina was released without any condition-and that is the condition.

Music festival begins

Staff Reporter

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Bangladesh music festival coordination committee jointly organised a three-day music festival beginning yesterday in the city. About 25 musical groups will present the country's culture through solo music and group music in the festival.
Artiste Ajit Ray inaugurated the festival at the academy's auditorium, while eminent academician Prof Khan Sarwar Murshid and Secretary of the Cultural Affairs Ministry Sharful Alam were present as chief guest and special guest in the function.

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