Vol. 5 Num 952 Sat. February 03, 2007       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Sports Metropolitan National International Culture Views Point-counterpoint Editorial Write to Editor Sections StarTech Literature Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives WWW thedailystar.net Today's Index Front Page Concrete pole syndicate makes Tk 1100cr in 5 yrs A syndicate of 13 concrete pole manufacturers through bid manipulation and political influence sold to the Rural Electrification Board (REB) 15 lakh overpriced concrete electric poles worth Tk 1,100 crore   Mamun yet to be handed over to police or court Detained businessman and Tarique Rahman's business partner Giasuddin Al-Mamun was neither produced before any court nor handed over to police as of last evening.   ACC likely to be empowered to seize property, give detention Intent on curbing the menace of corruption, the interim government is thinking of different actions including empowering the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to place the ones charged with graft on amonth's   Lakhs join Ijtema The three-day Biswa Ijtema, the second largest Muslim gathering after Hajj, started yesterday on the bank of the Turag in the suburban town of Tongi amid the participation of a large number of devotees   BNP bigwigs now blame each other for 'excesses' The BNP leaders are now busy swapping blame for excesses during the four-party rule as well as Iajuddin-led caretaker government, as they believe those have contributed to things going beyond their control,   Grand alliance wants a time frame for holding early polls The Awami League (AL) led grand alliance wants the caretaker government to set a time frame for holding the next parliamentary elections as early as possible and call off the state of emergency to create   Huge quantities of fertiliser, cement, commodities seized Bangladesh Army in a further intensified drive against adulteration and hoarding recovered over 4.   Altaf's aide, BCL central leader held The joint forces arrested the personal assistant to former commerce minister Altaf Hossain Chowdhury in Patuakhali, a pro-Awami League Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) central committee member in Chuadanga,   Eco-park work resumes ignoring plights of indigenous people The forest department in Tangail recently restarted the controversial construction work of a boundary wall around the site of Madhupur Eco Park ignoring the outcry of local indigenous community against   Nazmul Huda threatens Star Editor In response to a report carried by The Daily Star, BNP leader Barrister Nazmul Huda yesterday issued a press statement.   Graft case filed against Orion Group chief Finally, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a graft case against Orion Group chief Obaidul Karim in connection with embezzlement of around Tk 6.   RU teacher stabbed, hospitalised Armed activists reportedly belonging to Islami Chhatra Shibir stabbed a newly recruited teacher of the law department of Rajshahi University (RU) severely on Thursday night for "refusing to join the party".   Production at JFF comes to a halt Production at Jamuna Fertiliser Factory (JFF) remained suspended since Thursday due to mechanical problem, hampering supply of urea to 20 districts in its command area in the peak Irri-Boro season.   Vehicles stranded, ferries and flights disrupted Dense fog in the last two days disrupted vehicle movements, ferry services and river communications in most parts of the country, causing untold sufferings to the passengers.   Thousands crowd book fair Thousands thronged the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on Bangla Academy premises in the capital yesterday, on the first weekend and second day of the month-long book festival.   Bodies of young man, woman recovered Police recovered bodies of a young man and a woman in Shyampur and Badda in the capital yesterday.   Case against 4 alleging rape, murder of college student A murder case was filed with Puthia Police Station in Rajshahi accusing four people in connection with raping and murdering a college student in Naopara Thursday night.   Indian HC in favour of early polls Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty yesterday said a free, fair and credible election with the participation of all political parties should be held as early as possible.   Environmental pollution...   Two new bus stands open in Ctg today Two new bus stands -- one for the inter-district buses of Chittagong-Dhaka route and the other for those of Chittagong-Rangamati and Chittagong-Khagrachhari routes, opens in the port city today.   Banks must be a tool to fight poverty: Yunus Visiting Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus yesterday hit out at banks for not making credit, an important tool to eradicate poverty, accessible to a large section of the people.   Holiday markets...   Arrest 'man-made' global warming The UN climate panel issued its strongest warning yet on Friday that human activities are heating the planet, adding pressure on governments to do more to combat accelerating global warming.   Bangladesh most ill-prepared Every year, St. Martin's island in Bangladesh gets a little smaller. The storms that batter its fragile shores are becoming increasingly severe and more and more coral is lost to the waves.   130 killed in fresh wave of attacks in Iraq A pair of suicide bombers detonated explosives Thursday among shoppers in a crowded outdoor market in a Shia city south of Baghdad, killing at least 73 people and wounding 163, police said. Business Govt mulls forming dispute settlement board Government is mulling formation of a board for dispute settlement (DSB) involving mainly private entrepreneurs to tackle labour unrest and other conflicting issues in export-oriented industries.   Shares traded in downbeat mood Although the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) finished with the benchmark index gaining moderately, most of the shares were traded last week in downbeat mood.   Swiss urged to relocate textile machinery plants to Bangladesh Swiss textile machinery manufacturers were urged to relocate their plants to Bangladesh to reduce the production costs of textile machinery, which, the local businesses consider, would benefit both the   India to invest in Myanmar port New Delhi will invest 130 million dollars to develop Myanmar's Sittwe port that will give India's landlocked northeast access to a new trade route to South East Asia, an Indian official said Friday.   US Senate votes first hike in minimum wage in a decade The US Senate has voted overwhelmingly to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in nearly a decade, a major promise of new Democratic congressional leaders.   Gas producers' Opec an 'interesting idea': Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that forming a natural gas equivalent of the oil producers' cartel Opec with Iran and possibly other countries was "an interesting idea.   Import spending up 22pc in Jul-Dec Import spending increased 22 percent to US$ 8.   Rapid globalisation risks deepening poverty: UN The unchecked growth of the global economy and its devastating effect on the world's finite natural resources could lead to crippling poverty and cross-border spats over scarce raw materials, the United   Malaysia may halt US trade talks over Iran criticism Malaysia said Friday it was ready to suspend free-trade talks with the United States after criticism over an energy deal with Iran, and warned it would not be "held hostage" to political demands.   Oil firmer in Asia Oil prices were firmer in Asian trade Friday as Opec's planned February production cut took effect and the market focused on the cold winter weather in the United States, dealers said.   British Airways sees profits fall British Airways said Friday that third-quarter net profits sank 12.0 percent and revealed it would lose 80 million pounds (121 million euros, 157 million dollars) from this week's aborted cabin crew strike.   BGMEA for Sunday as holiday Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged the caretaker government to fix Sunday as the weekly holiday.   Etihad Airways to start flights to Australia Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will begin non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney, Australia on March 26, 2007, says a press release.   China banks regain green light for financial leasing business China will allow commercial banks to again carry out financial leasing, a business they were required to withdraw from in 1997, state media reported Friday, citing the industry regulator.   Swiss watch exports hit record in '06 Swiss watch exports grew by over 10 percent to a record 13.7 billion Swiss francs (11.0 billion dollars, 8.   Weekly Currency Roundup January 28-February 01, 2007 Local FX Market US dollar eased in the last week on back of comfortable supply. Sports Football: Ulsan edge U-23s Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard FC overcame a two-goal deficit to clinch a five-goal thriller against Bangladesh Olympic squad in a friendly at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.   Cricket: Forhad sinks DOHS Out-of-favour all-rounder For-had Reza bowled Bangladesh Biman to an exciting four-run victory over his old club Old DOHS in a curtailed-over match of the Kai-Altech Premier Division Cricket League at   Cricket: Dhaka reach semis Rajshahi ended their campaign of the first-ever Women's Cricket Championship on a high after they beat Bogra by eight wickets at the Kalabagan Krira Chakra ground yesterday.   Cricket: Tigers sans luggage! Bangladesh cricket team faced inclement weather as they prepare for Sunday's first one-day international against hosts Zimbabwe with a training session at the Harare Sports Club ground yesterday, according   Cricket: Sapient crush UNO Sapient Sporting Club crushed UNO by 111 runs in the second division cricket league at Gaibandha Stadium yesterday. Opting to bat first, Sapient piled 192 for eight in their stipulated 30 overs.   Cricket: Joyce brings joy England spectacularly revived hopes of playing in the triangular one-day series finals by bouncing back for a breakthrough first tour win over Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground Friday.   Cricket: SL out for revenge Sri Lanka hope to avenge an embarrassing thrashing by India 15 months ago when they play a four-match series from next week in the build-up to the World Cup.   Cricket: Flintoff relieved with win England captain Andrew Flintoff said his team's breakthrough win over Australia on Friday was a just result for all the hard work they had put in.   Cricket: Sehwag to curb shots Under pressure to perform, Virender Sehwag has been advised to be more careful with his shot selection and concentrate on spending more time in the middle to regain his form.   Cricket: Akram warns Australia Former captain Wasim Akram believes Pakistan could be the team to surprise Australia and spice up the World Cup which has become a little boring with Ricky Ponting's men winning the title in the lasttwo   Tennis: Sharapova, Hingis into semis World number one Maria Sharapova struggled with her serve again before beating Japan's Ai Sugiyama in three sets to reach the Pan Pacific Open semifinals on Friday.   Cricket: Sachin hits 105 Even as late as last year, the Ranji setup was so unprofessional India players would come to play for state sides wearing their India shirts.   Cricket: Final prep for sides South Africa and Pakistan switch from Test to one-day cricket in a five-match one-day international series starting at Centurion Sunday, the last chance for both teams to tune up ahead of next month's   Football: Barca bid to answer critics League leaders Barcelona will be looking to bounce back at Osasuna on Sunday following their shock 1-0 home defeat by Real Zaragoza in the Spanish Cup in midweek.   Football: Aragones seeks England double Spain coach Luis Aragones hopes his side can emulate the performance they put on to beat England the last time they played, when the two sides meet again in a friendly at Old Trafford next Wednesday.   Football: Roma face might of Inter Roma can revive a title race that has been slowly turning into a procession if they win Sunday's Scudetto showdown at leaders Inter Milan.   Football: Jose sounds caution Jose Mourinho has admitted a slack performance against Charlton on Saturday could cost Chelsea their Premiership title.   Football: Trez in Domenech's plans France coach Raymond Domenech pulled no surprises as he named his 22-man sqaud to play a friendly match against Argentina in Paris on February 7.   Golf: Norman heading to India Greg Norman, one of the most charismatic players to have walked the golfing greens, said India was a land of opportunities and he was interested to take up golf course designing projects in the subcontinent.   Cricket: Another Gough comeback? A report in Friday's London Daily Mail claims that England have asked the ICC for special dispensation to select their final 15-man World Cup squad from outside the provisional 30-man party named last   Cricket: Watson boosts WC options Shane Watson's successful return from a hamstring injury this week has Ricky Ponting excited about Australia's options for the World Cup.   Cricket: Gilchrist stays upbeat Australia's stand-in skipper Adam Gilchrist remained upbeat about his side's form despite the 92-run defeat to England in Sydney on Friday.   Football: Ronaldo lives Brazil dream Ronaldo, signed by AC Milan from Real Madrid on Tuesday, said on Thursday that his next target was to be play for Brazil again. "The story isn't over," he told Globo television in an interview.   Football: Sevilla, Betis draw blank Primera Liga strugglers Real Betis produced a battling performance to hold high-flying city rivals Sevilla to a 0-0 draw at the Sanchez Pizjuan in the first leg of their King's Cup quarterfinal on Thursday.   Football: Bring a Bazooka A bazooka would be needed to start transfer talks for Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese star's Manchester United teammate Patrice Evra jokingly told a French radio station on Thursday.   Football: Chelsea deny Lippi link Chelsea denied Thursday they had been in discussion with former Italy coach Marcello Lippi and insisted no list of candidates had been drawn up to replace current boss Jose Mourinho.   Football: Kuyt eyeing derby revenge Dirk Kuyt insists the pain he felt after Liverpool's mauling at the hands of Everton five months ago has given him an extra incentive ahead of Saturday's Merseyside derby at Anfield.   Football: Test of metal for Lyon Champions Lyon travel to lowly Troyes on Sunday with something of a mini-crisis on their hands.   Football: Scolari's squad for Brazil friendly Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari named PSV Eindhoven's uncapped defender Manuel Costa on Thursday in the squad which will face his native Brazil in a friendly in London on February 6.   Football: Riquelme out in the cold Argentinian international Juan Roman Riquelme risks not playing at club level till the summer if his Spanish first division club Villarreal continue not to pick him.   Football: Dida out for a month AC Milan keeper Nelson Dida, who has only recently returned from injury, has been ruled out for a month after damaging ligaments in his right shoulder, Italian news agency ANSA reported on Thursday.   Football: Eto'o back in training Cameroon international striker Samuel Eto'o is set to boost Barcelona's trophy quest after returning to training for the first time since September.   Football: Magath snubs Hamburg Felix Magath has ruled out a return to coaching at Hamburg SV for ethical reasons, saying the club should stick with their original choice of Dutchman Huub Stevens.   Football: Calderon remains Real president Ramon Calderon will remain Real Madrid president for the time being after a Spanish judge decided the postal votes in last July's presidential election were null and void. Metropolitan 13 killed, 71 hurt in road crashes At least 13 people were killed and 71 injured in separate road accidents in Pabna, Sirajganj, Satkhira and Jhenidaha yesterday and on Thursday night.   276 killed in January A total of 276 people were killed across the country last month, says a report of Bangladesh Human Rights Commission (BHRC).   100 illegal firearms seized in a month Law enforcement agencies seized 100 illegal firearms while a total of 1, 25, 466 legal arms were deposited across the country from December 15 to January 15, reports Democracywatch.   Consider wetland issue for sustainable development Wetland issue should be considered during the formulation of national development policy to ensure sustainable development across the country, said water experts and environmentalists at a seminar yesterday.   19 Bangladeshis killed by BSF in January Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) committed terrible human rights violation in the border areas of the country last month, says Odhikar, a human rights watchdog of Bangladesh.   Cancel Phulbari Coalmine Project National Committee for Protection of Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power, Port in a memorandum to the chief adviser on Thursday urged the caretaker government to fully cancel the Phulbari Coalmine Project,   10 elderly people honoured They have been working selflessly and silently throughout their life in remote areas of the country but never received any recognition.   Release of Hasina's APS demanded Jatiya Party (Ershad) and Dhaka city Awami League yesterday demanded immediate release of AL President Sheikh Hasina's assistant personal secretary (APS) Dr Awlad Hossain and two others, who were arrested   Mobile court realises Tk 5 lakh in fine in 4 days A mobile court in Chittagong in the last four days of drives until Thursday fined around Tk five lakh to different commercial firms for different allegations.   New bus terminal starts operation in Rajshahi The newly constructed central bus terminal started its operation at Naodapara in Rajshahi city on Thursday.   Drunken Rly security men rough up cops in Rajshahi Drunken railway security men roughed up several policemen of Boalia Police Station yesterday.   Property worth about Tk10 lakh gutted Property worth about Tk10 lakh was gutted in a fire at Khagrachhari Adhunik Sadar Hospital yesterday.   Dhaka Math Olympiad today Dhaka divisional Mathematical Olympiad will be held at Azimpur Girls' School and College in the city today.   CPB calls for introducing science-based edn system The Communist Party of Bangladesh has called for radical reforms of the education system through introduction of a science-based modern education system for all.   Mother commits suicide after feeding poison to daughter A mother and her five-year-old daughter died as she herself took poison after feeding it to the little girl at their house at Araihazar in Naryanganj on Thursday.   Housewife murdered A body of a housewife was recovered from Deotala village under Kaliganj upazila in Gazipur yesterday morning.   Viva-voce for senior planners Feb 13 Viva-voce for the candidates for the post of the senior planner of the City Development Directorate under the Housing and Public Works Ministry will be held at 10:30am on February 13 at the PSC Bhaban.   Protest today Shaheed Babul Academy, a private school in the city, will organise a protest rally on the Academy premises at 11:00am today demanding arrest and punishment to the killers of one of its teachers, saysa   Workshop on TV reporting for children held A two-day workshop on 'Television reporting' for children and juveniles was held in the city recently, says a press release. National Cashing in on patients' plight Diagnostic centres in Magura are doing brisk business in collusion with a section of government doctors who allegedly get benefit from them.   Eye hospital to be built in Sonaimuri Sonaimuri Andha Kalyan Samity (SAKS), an association for welfare of the blind, has taken up a noble initiative to construct a full-fledged eye hospital in Sonaimuri Pourasabha.   RDRS resents govt's refusal to approve proposed university Leaders of RDRS, a leading national NGO, have expressed resentment at the government's denial of permission to set up a private university in northern districts.   Stolen cement blocks recovered from BNP leader's 'resort' Joint forces recovered a large number of cement blocks and current nets from a 'resort' of BNP leader and ward commissioner K M Shahidullah alias Haji Shahid in Bandh Road area near the bank of Kirtonkhola   Lottery for four fertiliser sacks Four sacks of urea fertiliser were sold though lottery at Derai Bazaar at Derai upazila headquarters in Sunamganj district as there were many farmers demanding those.   3 of a family electrocuted Three members of a family were electrocuted at Barera village in Sadar upazila yesterday afternoon.   Mizan Chowdhury's death anniversary observed The first death anniversary of former prime minister Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury was observed here yesterday with due honour and solemnity. Point-Counterpoint Re-constituted Election Commission: Crucial role ahead The Acting Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have finally yielded to the public pressure and submitted their resignation letters to the President to enable him to reconstitute   A tribute to Waheedul Haq: While Waheedul Haq's passing away cannot be said to be premature, given his age, it is premature in many other senses.   Remove the scourge of corruption Only 1 percent of the people are holding 40 percent of the country's resources.   Conserving liquid fuel Bangladesh imports practically all its liquid fuel. A negligible amount of petroleum and condensate is available around Syleht, near proven gas fields. Culture Homage to Waheedul Haq Waheedul Haq: Veteran journalist, Tagore exponent, teacher, social-cultural activist and organiser.   Kishoreganj Theatre observes 46th anniversary Kishoreganj Theatre organised a discussion on cultural activities, felicitated eminent playwright and dramatists with crests and staged a play 'Ora Kadam Ali'.   'System Error': War is a force that gives us meaning Palazzo delle Papesse in Siena, Italy, opens the first exhibition cycle of 2007 introducing the group show System Error: War Is A Force That Gives Us Meaning (February 3-May 6), according to apress   Ustad Momtaz Ali Khan Sangeet Academy celebrates fourth anniversary On the occasion of its fourth anniversary, Ustad Momtaz Ali Khan Sangeet Academy honoured poet Khan Muhammad Moinuddin (posthumous) and artist Hafizur Rahman recently. International Musharraf admits lapses in anti-terror war Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf said yesterday that some members of the security forces had turned a "blind eye" towards Taliban militants launching attacks in Afghanistan.   Nepali ethnic group sets terms for talks Nepal must end police action against ethnic Madhesi protesters and create an atmosphere for talks to end protests in which at least 13 people were killed in two weeks, a community leader said yesterday.   Global warming means millions of climate refugees: Experts A decade or so ago, greens coined the term "climate refugees" to describe the future victims of global warming.   27 militants killed in Afghan violence Up to 27 militants were killed yesterday in separate clashes with Afghan police and US-led coalition forces in the latest violence to hit Afghanistan, officials said.   US defends military build-up against 'aggressive' Iran The United States' ambassador to Nato defended yesterday a US military build-up in the Gulf in response to what she said was an increasingly "aggressive" stance by Iran.   Global warming taking toll on India With India's Himalayan glaciers melting, its eastern islands sinking and freak rain flooding deserts, environmentalists say global warming is already taking its toll on this populous Asian nation.   US presents new ME peace initiative to Quartet partners The United States presents its latest plan to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts to major power allies Friday, with a flare-up in Palestinian factional violence adding new urgency to the task.   'Press freedom improves in Asia despite censors, attacks' Despite the high number of journalists killed or attacked in Asia in 2006 and persistent censorship, Asians are slowly gaining access to more independent, better quality news, media rights group Reporters   Displaced Gujarat Muslims seek help to return home Five years after their loved ones were brutally killed and they were forced to flee, thousands of Muslim victims of one of India's worst religious riots have pleaded for help to return home.   Kashmir vows 'iron hand' against custodial killings Indian Kashmir promised yesterday to use an "iron hand" against police who kill civilians and claim they are rebels in the hope of getting rewards or promotion.   Floods cripples Jakarta Torrential rain triggered floods in the Indonesian capital yesterday, blocking roads and trapping residents in their homes as torrents of muddy water reached a depth of 2 metres (6.   Iran blocks UN cameras at big atom site Iran has refused to let UN inspectors set up cameras at an underground plant where it is set to begin installing 3,000 centrifuges for full-scale enrichment of nuclear fuel, diplomats said on Friday.   Hindus burn train in UP Three coaches of a train were set ablaze in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday by right-wing Hindus demanding the release of their leader, but no one was hurt as the few passengers on board jumped to safety, officials   Six Nepali ministers suffer from jaundice Six Nepali ministers are suffering from jaundice believed to have been caught from contaminated water at the prime minister's residence, Nepal's health minister told AFP Friday.   8 US copters for Pakistan to fight militants The United States yesterday handed over eight Cobra attack helicopters to key ally Pakistan to boost its military capability against extremists, the US embassy said.   19 killed in Kashmir bus crash At least 19 passengers died and 23 were injured when an overcrowded mini-bus skidded off a highway and plunged down a steep gorge in Indian Kashmir yesterday.   Assam Congress leader shot A leader of the ruling Congress party was shot dead Thursday by rebels in northeast India, the fifth politician slain in attacks on the party in restive Assam state in two weeks, officials said.   Syria test-fires Scud missile Says Israeli media Syria has test-fired a Scud ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in neighbouring arch-foe Israel, local media reported yesterday.   Lanka steps up security ahead of national day Sri Lanka stepped up already tight security in the capital Colombo yesterday amid fears of Tamil rebel attacks ahead of independence day celebrations, officials said. Editorial Editorial: Fighting graft is our urgent task Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed's emphasis on the creation of a graft-free society is, we believe, a clarion call to the country.   Editorial: Rotten wheat With the seizure of 1.   Making anti-corruption efforts more effective It has indeed been heartening to note the interest taken by the present government to review and to make our anti-corruption measures more effective.   Northeast in ferment India's northeast is like Baluchistan in Pakistan or Tibet in China. All the three territories are in ferment. They want to secede from the countries which claim sovereignty over them.   Recovering khas land for poverty alleviation With the new caretaker government taking over charge the chaos created due to political standoff and unrest has apparently been overcome. StarTech When the chips are silent Computers have come a long way since this amazing piece of machine came into existence. The present computer that we know is a silicon chip based device that translates binary 1s and 0s to process information.   It's official. Wii use can cause weight loss Video gamers who'd rather battle virtual villains than fight the flab can take heart. Use of the new Nintendo Wii can lead to weight loss.   Japanese hand-size robot seeks to lure adults A Japanese toymaker, under pressure from video games and a falling birthrate, unveiled a hand-sized humanoid robot aimed at adults who played with toy soldiers as children.   Latest PCI Express card with Hyper-Memory Technology Global Brand Pvt. Ltd., the sole distributor of AsusTeK Computer Inc (Asus), introduced the EAX550HM512 graphics card in the local market recently, says a press release.   Drink And Compute Safe Literature The Eternal Journey* I did not come from nowhere, nor was I swept ashore by a tidal wave. I did cross an ocean by a boat though. I too had a home, a house, rooms with doors, grilled windows.   Fair is foul and foul is fair Thanks to Green activists, the obstinacy of Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharya, and the impatience-cum-rashness of the Publishers and Booksellers Guild, the 32nd Kolkata Book Fair drama has had a longer   In the silences of receding winter There is a piece you ought not to miss reading in the January 2007 issue of Kali O Kolom. It is the enlightening write-up on Father Marino Rigon.   Second Daily Star Anthology The Daily Star literature page, in order to promote English-language writing among Bangladeshis, will publish an anthology of non-fiction writing.   © thedailystar.net, 2007. All Rights Reserved.