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BangladeshSun.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Edition 185/2009
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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$£€ United States, Dollar Euro Bangladesh, Taka India, Rupee Myanmar
United States, Dollar - 0.716 69.15 47.93 6.510
Euro 1.396 - 96.55 66.94 9.090
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India, Rupee 0.020 0.014 1.442 - 0.135
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Call to implement pledges made for youths
Call centre, telecom solution business launched
Four killed in road accidents
Coal import thru' four land ports suspended
3 injured in roof collapse

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HINDRAF leader to form a party or an NGO
court seeks deeper probe
Mamata keeps her cool despite provocations
Six new trains for Tamil Nadu
BJP, Lalu criticise rail budget; PM showers praise
Sanction to prosecute Varun granted

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Britain relaxes restrictions on travel to Sri Lanka
Tom Cruise buys daughter Suri 'kangaroo' in Melbourne
New Scheme for poor to travel with dignity
Beer lovers get chance to win a trip to space
Swine flu can travel to the lungs and gut
Recession Puts Breaks on Holiday Travel
Caricom talks trade and travel

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Breaking News
AL may seek more time from EC for council
Ruling Awami League (AL) may seek an extension of time from the Election Commission (EC) to hold its central council to ratify the provisional changes made to its constitutions for registration.AL...

159 illegal electricity lines snapped
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) disconnected 159 electricity lines on the first day of its drive against illegal electricity connections, says a press release.A taskforce formed by the BPDB...

Eviction of freedom fighters protested
Muktijoddha Nou-Commando Bahumukhi Samobai Samity leaders yesterday condemned the mindless eviction of freedom fighters from their government-allotted land at Kafrul and demolition of the commando...

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World News
Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

North Korea cements military ties with Myanmar
A leaked report purportedly drafted by authorities in Myanmar’s military government describes a top-secret visit to North Korea late last year by Myanmar's top brass, during which the two sides pledged to significantly expand cooperation in military training and arms production, Radio Free Asia (RFA)...

Shock report on use of drones in Gaza offensive
Israeli attacks with guided missiles fired from aerial drones killed civilians during the recent Gaza fighting in violation of the laws of war, Human Rights Watch said in a report released this week....

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Business News
Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

Qatar Airways to launch flights to Australia later this year
Qatar Airways will begin operating flights to Australia before Christmas and in time for the holiday season....

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National news comes first. We do however strive to provide a complete news services for our readers. World news headlines top several of our pages, we also provide news on what's happening in business, and in the financial markets.

Whether it's the latest Nikkei 225 reading in Tokyo, the sterling exchange rate in London, or the status of the Nasdaq in New York, whether it's local Bangladesh news, the weather forecast for Bangladesh you'll find it all in the Bangladesh Sun.

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