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Internet link snapped

6 June 2009, 18:00 PM

NATIONAL

Ourorrespondent, Bandarban

Internet and trunk links with three hill districts of Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachhari remained cut off with capital city and other parts of the country since May 3. Journalists and businessmen are facing acute problems as they cannot make urgent calls and send e-mails. Contacted, Swapan Barua, assistant engineer of Bandarban Telecom Division said the situation followed a glitch at Chittagong Microwave Station. "Work is on to resolve the problem but it might take some time," Barua said.