PABNA
Bandey Ali Mia's birthday celebrated
February |; The 85lh birthday of poet Bandcy All Mia was observed by Bond ay Ali Swaran Pa rishad (Bandc y Ali Memorial Council) at Annada Gobinda Public Library Auditorium, Pabna. recently.
On the occasion, a recitation and painting competition was arranged.
Mr Abq Solniman. the IXputy Commissioner of Pabna distributed prizes among the winners.
TANGAIL
World Leprosy Day observed
February 1: World Leprosy Day was observed on January 27 at Madhupur under the auspices of Jalchatra Leprosy Control Project and Hospital . Various programmes were chalked out to observe the day. Two hundred shirts Inscribing slogans have been distributed lamong the distressed rickshaw-pullers.
JfcSSQBE
Contribution of Munshi Meheruliah recalled
February 1: The 129th birth anniversary of late Munshi Meheruliah. the great Islamic thinker and reformist of the undivided Bengal was observed recently with due solemnity under the joint aus pices of Munshi Meheruliah Foudation. Islamic Cultural Centre and Islamic Foundation al the Jcssorc Islamic Foundation Auditorium and al the Munshi Meheruliah Ar-ademy premises at Jhaudia.
According to reports, the first session of the ceremony was held al 10 am at the Islamic Foundation Auditorium. Presided over by Prof Kazi Mohammad Kamruzzaman. the ceremony was attended by the Chairman of Jcssorc Education Board. ITof Gazi Abdus Salam as chief guesl.The discussion meet was participated by jour nalist Prof. Moshlul Azam. Advocate Sharif Ralhan Siddiqui, the AD of Islamic Foundation. Jcssorc. K.M Mustafa Kama), the General Secretary of Islamic Cultural Centre. Jcssorc. Mohammad Abdur Zabbar and others. ITof Gazi Abdus Salam called the late Munshi Meheruliah a great reformist and Islamic thinker who dedicated his life for the cause of Islaml. Highlighting the eventful life of laic Munshi Meheruliah. the speakers observed that he fought against the Christian Mlssioncrlcs and saved thousands of Muslims of the undt vided Bengal from embracing Christiana*
Eeni
8 arrested for plundering Muhuri project goods
February 1 ; Eight people were arrested here In Conner tion with plundering of goods from Muhuri Irrlgaltlon' Project. police said on Thursday, reports UNB
An organised gang of ertrM nals plundered machinery goods worth about Taka 62.963 from the project ifrdown in Ikuuix-r last, po Ure mH
The arrest was made ruevinv on the basis of a esse Med by the project authorities
The arrested arc store Keepers Nasir Ahmad and Nur lloeoMWi project workers Abul Kaabcm. Abu Tahir. Humayun Kabir Illas Mia. Ail Ahamed and SakuisatuaHaii
Similar pluderlng of goods Mirth about Taka five fokh was ateo committed m the sana **,wn dun?* ,hr P-*1 ■a last year. Um sources added
nahau,
Draft animal shortage hampers cultivation
February 1 Acute shortly 4 bulforlts has been persisting " different parts of Narall. M-g-ra. Jeasore. Chuadang. Mrhrrpur Kushita Jhrnidah. -mUdUra Khulna and Ita*-rtia<
it is reported that about 60 psront farmers of the dis •net* hear no bullocks About 30 percent af the land could not lie brought under cultivation due to bullock shortage throughout these districts.
Madaki pur
Bus stand needs waiting shed
February 1: Bus passengers arc lacing manifold problems In absence of a waiting shed at Pathuriapar bus stand on Madaripur- Bhurghala route. Passengers complained that they had to wail under the open sky for hours together for a bus. Besides, absence of utility services like urinals has further aggravated the situation.
Money lenders active
Money lending has again become a thriving business all over the district.
According to sources, the normal rate of Interest is Taka 18 per month or one and a half maunds of paddy for a loan of Taka 100 only.
This rale is considered to be the highest so far reported In the country. "Such extor tion." social leaders here said, "arc responsible for Increasing number of destitute."
Bank branch opens
A new branch of Agrani Bank was inaugurated in Kalkini recently. This branch was inaugurated by the District Assistant Regional Manager Mr Siddiqur Rahman. Mr Sirajul Islam. UNO of Kalkini was present as chief guest In the meeting.
Kjshoreuanj
Newsmen's problems discussed
February I : The problems ol the newsmen were dis cussed with Mr Kazi Nasiru) Istiiu. >H-w Deputy Commlssio Kishoreganj. al a iik < ting held recently at the lue al P.-css Club. ,
The Deputy Commissioner exchanged views with the local Journalists on various aspects of reporting and assured the newsmen of his cooperation.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for objective reporting and urged the newsmen to project the hopes and aspirations of the people and the development efforts of the government.
Kurigkam
Science Week concludes
Feb I : The 14th National Science and Technology Week '91 ended at Kurigram College premises with much cnlhusi asm recently.
A large number of science clubs, schools, colleges and madrashas participated in the Science Week with ihcir pro Jccts
On the concluding day, prize giving ceremony was held which was chaired by Mr. Sk Abu Baknr Siddiqui, Print ipalln Charge of Kurigram Government College. Mr S M Abdus Samad. District Judge, Kurigram was present as chief guest and gave away prizes.The prize giving ceremony was addressed by I'rof Mostafa Khondokcr and Prof Nizamuddin. The ceremony was coductcd by Mr. Golam Rabbani Chowdhury.
A 25-mcmbcr executive committee of Kurigram Zila Motor Malik Samlty was formed recently in ■ meeting held at the office premises.
Mr Abdus Saber and Mr Amjad Hossain- Bulu were elected President and Secretary respectively of the executive trimmlllri
■Juemdah
One beaten to death
February 1 : One young man was allegedly beaten to death l»y some persons at village R-nenun of Kallganj upazila of Jia indah district Tuesday lust
At ording to report, the victim Rajkumar (18|. son of Zuga! Das of the village was ■ ailed by the killers at ntghi from thr shop of Baromoni of the Sana village when he was sleeping The miscreants, after killing, banged him with his own muffler on I Une near the
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According to poihrt. marks of Injuries were found tn his
A case was filed with Knfofonj police accusing five persons ini ludir^ Paran Um of Ihr same vllfor The victim Rajkumar reportedly had • re fotton with the daughter of Sow Dno The body was oent In Jhenldsh fofo f fo.pttaI