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'Prices of essentials cheaper at BDR-run sale centres'

BSS, Dhaka

Prices of essentials were cheaper in BDR-run sale centres and markets compared to those in the city's ordinary markets on Thursday, said a BDR market survey released here on Friday.

Flour in packet was sold between Taka 37 and 38 per kg at the ordinary markets, it said adding, the item was sold at Taka 38 at BDR-run open markets and Taka 35 at BDR-run sale centres. The price of one-kg flour in Kolkata is equivalent to Taka 22.31.

Coarse rice was sold between Taka 32 and 33 per kg at different markets in the city. Rice was sold at Taka 36 at BDR- run open markets and Taka 28 at BDR-run sale centres while the item is being sold at Taka 22.31 in Kolkata markets.

Lentil (imported) was sold at different city markets at Taka 82 to Taka 96 per kg which is Taka 75-85 at BDR-run sale centres and Taka 86 at BDR-run open markets while lentil is being sold at Taka 90.90 in Kolkata markets.

Onion (imported) was sold at different city markets ranged between Taka 24 and 28. Onion was sold at Taka 25 at BDR run open markets and Taka 23 at BDR run sale centres. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 11.57.

Potato was sold at different city markets at Taka 16 to Taka 18 per kg, while it was Taka 16 at BDR-run open markets and Taka 14 at BDR-run sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of the item is Taka 06.61.

Sugar is being sold at Taka 34 to 38 per kg at different city markets against Taka 37 at BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, its price stands at Taka 36.36.

Salt was sold at Taka 12 and Taka 13 per kg at different city markets, while it was sold at Taka 9 to 10 per kg at BDR-run sale centers and Taka 16 at BDR run open markets. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 10.67, the report said.

Soybean oil was sold between Taka 108 and Taka 112 per liter at ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 110 at BDR-run open markets and Taka 95 at BDR run sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of soybean oil is Taka 89.25 per liter.

Palm oil was sold at Taka 85 to Taka 95 per liter at ordinary markets, compared to Taka 88 per liter at BDR-run open markets and Taka 88 at BDR run-sale centres. In Kolkata, the price of palm oil is Taka 82.84 per liter.

Besides, Hilsa fish was sold at different markets at Taka 300 to Taka 330 per kg on Thursday, the release added.

Inter-Area Qirat, Azan Competition of Army held

BSS, Dhaka

The prize distribution ceremony of the Inter-Area Qirat and Azan Competition-2008 of Bangladesh Army was held at the Army Central Mosque at Dhaka Cantonment after Jumma prayers on Friday.

Savar area team clinched the title, while Army Signal Brigade team became runners-up in the meet, an ISPR press release said.

In Qirat competition, Sergeant Md. Shafiqul Islam of Savar area team won the first prize, while Sergeant Md. Imdadul Islam of 14 Independent Engineer Brigade team got the second prize.

In Azan Competition, Warrant Officer Md. Babul Akhter Mollik of Army Signal Brigade team became first, while Lance Corp. Md. Ashiqur Rahman of Bogra area team bagged the second prize.

The top two prize-winners recited verses from the Holy Quran and rendered Azan on the occasion.

Quarter Master General Lt. Gen. Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury attended the function as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners.

Among others, principal staff officers of Army Headquarters, army officers, a large number of soldiers and musullis were present.

Annual Azan, Qirat Competition of Police held

BSS, Dhaka

The Annual Azan and Qirat Competition- 2008 of Bangladesh Police was held at Rajarbagh Police Lines Central Jame Masjid on Friday.

In the Azan competition, Constable Mohammad Qarimul, Naik Mohammad Ruhul Amin and Naik Mohammad Zahirul Islam won the first, second and third prizes respectively.

In the Qirat competition, Hafez Mohammad Abdul Awal, Constable Hafez Mohammad Safiullah and Constable Mohammad Rafiqul Islam clinched the first, second and third spots respectively.

Inspector General of Police Nur Mohammad attended the function as the chief guest and distributed prizes and certificates among the winners.

DMP Commissioner Nayeem Ahmed, Additional IGP of CID Jabed Patwary, DIG (finance and development) Mohammad Mainur Rahman Chowdhury and other high officials of the Police were present.

Huge musallis offer Juma prayers at Baitul Mukarram Mosque

BSS, Dhaka

Devotees in large numbers on Friday offered the first Juma prayers of the holy month of Ramzan at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque here.

Acting Khatib of the mosque Moulana Noor Uddin led the prayers.

Before delivering Khutba, he urged the affluent section of society to come forward in aid of the poor as well as to stand by the flood-affected people during Ramzan.

Moulana Noor Uddin offered special prayers and sought blessing of Almighty Allah for peace and prosperity of the country and the unity of Muslim Ummah.

Meanwhile, a month-long Islami book fair, organised by the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, began on Monday on the premises of Baitul Mukarram.

A total of 61 book stalls have been set up in the fair displaying different kinds of Islamic books.

Islamic Foundation sources said the Bengali transcript of the holy Quran and Hadith and various Islamic books are being sold at the foundation stalls at 35 percent commission.

Secretary to the President's Secretariat Mohammad Sirajul Islam inaugurated the book fair and urged the Islamic Foundation to motivate people in reading Islami books on a large scale.

"'Iqra' (read) is the first word of Islam and the books should be made available to the readers through organising fairs across the country," Islam said.