Chittagong district police in a series of overnight drives arrested 92 people with liquor from different upazilas of the district last night. Abdul Awal, Additional Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) of Chittagong district,
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1st Beach Tennis competition begins tomorrow
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Free eye camp held in Jamalpur
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92 held with liquor in Ctg
Chittagong district police in a series of overnight drives arrested 92 people with liquor from different upazilas of the district last night.
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1st Beach Tennis competition begins tomorrow
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