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» Archaeologist stirs storm with ‘ancient city’ claim
   A professor of archaeology at the Jahangirnagar University has stirred a controversy with misleading claims about and unauthorised excavation at an archaeological site.
   http://www.bangladesh-web.com/view.php?hidDate=2005-03-28&hidType=NAT&hidRecord=0000000000000000039176

» Excavations at the Buddhist Monastic Site of Bhasu Vihara
   Excavations at the Buddhist monastic site of Bhasu Vihara were undertaken in March 2003 as part of a long-term multinational project at the ancient walled city of Mahasthangarh.
   http://antiquity.ac.uk/ProjGall/smith/index.html

» Relic raiders steal 4 statues
   From , at least four statues and other priceless antiques, found in the recently discovered Shiva temple that was built in 1213 AD, at Pirapat village in Khaloo Upazila reportedly went missing.
   http://www.bangladesh-web.com/view.php?hidDate=2005-05-16&hidType=HIG&hidRecord=0000000000000000044918

» Scientists Dig Out 2,450-year-old Civilization in Bangladesh
   From the People's Daily, a group of Bangladeshi scientists dug out an ancient road in northern Narsingdi, 50 km northeast of the capital Dhaka, suggesting 2,450-year-old civilization which redefines the history of eastern India.
   http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200404/02/eng20040402_139287.shtml