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DCC pledges remain rhetoric
Pedestrians find it hard to cross the roads at Shahbagh and Bangla Motor crossings in the absence of footbridges or underpasses at the two of the busiest crossings in the Dhaka city. While they are in a hurry, the pedestrians also risk their lives to cross the roads braving huge traffic...[ + ]
President asks students to be real human being
The president, Iajuddin Ahmed, has said the students can contribute to the welfare of the country and the nation by becoming ‘real human being.’ Addressing the 3rd convocation of Khulna University on Monday, he told the graduates that the society, state and countrymen had massive contribution to their achievements and it was their turn to repay the debt...[ + ]
Grieving Inzy
quits ODIs
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq on Sunday announced his retirement from one-day cricket after his team’s humiliating exit from the World Cup and the death of coach Bob Woolmer. He also said he would give up the captaincy after playing his last one-dayer against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, a match he and the team have dedicated to Woolmer, who died here after the team were bundled out of the Cup by Ireland...[ + ]
Logie lauds Ireland, Bangladesh
Ireland and Bangladesh have inspired the minnows with their surprise victories in the World Cup, says Bermuda coach Gus Logie. Bangladesh opened their Cup campaign with a five-wicket win over former champions India here on Saturday, while Ireland stunned 1992 winners Pakistan by three wickets in Jamaica...[ + ]
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