The Daily Star: Internet Edition Wed. March 01, 2006

Vol. 5 Num 624

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Star City

Air pollution deteriorating in the city
City's ambient air quality has sharply deteriorated with thousands of brick kilns and diesel-run vehicles spewing toxic fumes round the clock, said a Department of Environment (DoE) sources.

Power cuts relaying to rise in crime
The persisting power outage that has been plunging the capital into darkness for hours give an opportunity for muggers to make use of it in conducting criminal activities, city dwellers allege.

Lady with the Roses

Renovation of archaeological site going on violating laws
The Department of Archaeology has been carrying out renovation and reconstruction work on archaeological sites without following the proper process, experts say.

CNG drivers continue to exploit commuters
At a certain destination in the city, a man walks off a CNG. The CNG driver casually asks for an extra Tk 10 than the meter reading.

Independence Monument
Construction to end by June '06
Construction of the Swadhinata Stambha (Independence Monument) at the Suhrawardy Udyan is going to be completed within June 2006, said sources in the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.