Volume 4 Number 234 Tue. January 20, 2004       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 Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Point-Counterpoint   Learning to live in a globalised world economy Criticism, chiefly from the left, of Bangladesh's heavy dependence on external assistance has a long history.   What kind of freedom is this? Imagine this scene: It is past midnight, the night is sombre, and the humdrum of traffic has become subdued.   Increasing the UK's commitment to Bangladesh International Development Minister Gareth Thomas of the UK is visiting Bangladesh today.     Advertisement