Volume 4 Number 274 Fri. March 05, 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 Environment World Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Point-Counterpoint   Conscience and Society Move to ban gay marriages deserves appreciation President Bush of late deserves an appreciation for his stand : He has proposed an amendment to the US Constitution banning gay and lesbian marriages. Chittagong port: Under the spotlight Chittagong port is the main gateway of Bangladesh through which 85 percent of the sea-borne trade of the country moves. As such its importance in the national economy is paramount.     Advertisement