Volume 4 Number 176 Wed. November 19, 2003       Advertise with The Daily Star -- Advertising on the Website    Advertising in the Printed E dition-- Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Political Sports Point-counterpoint Metropolitan National International Culture General Views Editorial Letters to Editor Write to Editor Sections StarTech Star Chittagong Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Editorial   Editorial Outbreak of pneumonia The death toll is an indicator of its severity The outbreak of pneumonia has taken a serous turn, with the death toll reaching 149 in three districts over the past two weeks.   Editorial Indecent, personal attacks in parliament This kind of distasteful conduct is totally unacceptable Our politicians do not seem to appreciate the need for some basic political decency.   Bottom line Globalisation and free trade : Does it suit every country? Globalisation is a distinctive and significant feature of present day world economy. According to one view, globalisation is a new phenomenon that can be dated from the 1980s.   Plain words All stops being removed? President Musharraf made an important statement during his recent China visit: Pakistan will do what it takes to counter the Israeli Phalcon radars being sold to India.   Sunshine to the rural poor Bangladesh? The word usually triggers two types of sentiments among most Westerners.     Advertisement