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Govt urged to turn Nuhash Palli into national cultural centre

Swadhinata Forum organises a meeting in commemoration of the late writer, Humayun Ahmed, at the National Press Club in the capital on Wednesday. — New Age photo
Writers, cultural activists and politicians urged the government on Wednesday to take initiative to turn Nuhash Palli into national cultural and literary centre to fulfil the dream of the late writer, Humayun Ahmed. They also expressed deep shock at the death of the celebrated writer and... Full story

Enforcement of laws stressed to curb domestic violence

Speakers at an advocacy meeting in Rajshjahi city on Wednesday said a proper and effective enforcement of the related existing laws had become indispensable to freeing society from domestic violence. Full story

Airtel launches Ramadan Campaign

Airtel on Wednesday announced the launch of a special Ramadan Campaign for its mobile customers, said a press release of the cell phone operator. With the ‘Ramadan Campaign’, the company has... Full story

Holding DUCSU polls stressed for democracy on campus

Left-leaning student organisation Bangladesh Chhatra Moitri on Wednesday called on the Dhaka University authorities to hold the university’s central students’ union if the authorities believed in democracy. Full story

Owners condemn seizure of rickshaws by police

Dhaka City Rickshaw Malik Samity on Wednesday condemned the ‘illegal’ seizure of rickshaws by the traffic police and ansar members in the capital. The organisation president, Md Yousuf Mia, and general... Full story


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