Vol. 5 Num 217 Sun. January 02, 2005       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Sports Point-counterpoint Metropolitan National International Culture Views Editorial Letters to Editor Write to Editor Sections Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Metropolitan   Delhi's attitude hampers ties with Dhaka Speakers tell roundtable Despite India's enormous contribution to the independence of Bangladesh, Dhaka-New Delhi relations have failed to reach optimal level, said the speakers at a roundtable yesterday.   Take stern action against hide smugglers Babar asks law-enforcing agencies Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the government has taken all-out steps to check smuggling of hides of sacrificial animals and facilitate smooth import of animals.   Elderly woman burnt to death An elderly woman was burnt to death and six shanties were gutted in a fire at East Dholaipar in the city yesterday.   Test of Azam Reza in Jayanti murder Jan 4 A Dhaka court yesterday fixed January 4 as the test date of Azam Reza, accused of killing his wife Jayanti Munshi alias Jayanti Reza.   Admission tests in govt schools begin today Admission tests for 2005 academic year in the government schools in the capital begin today, with 38,218 students vying for 8,591 seats.     Advertisement