Volume 4 Number 303 Sun. April 04, 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 Star City Defenceless against Dengue Dengue threatens to strike Dhaka off guard as the health ministry, health department and Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) are in apparent inaction to fight a repeat of the deadly outbreak that killed 193people Tightening grip on easy access to corrosive acid The government has finally woke up to tighten grip on the chemicals that have often been used as a tool for revenge attacks. Flyover lacks mechanism to face earthquake Deadline may be missed again as anti-quake system being installed A moderate earthquake may destroy the flyover in Mohakhali, as builders have yet to install a shock transmission unit (STU) in the structure due for launch by June to cut traffic jam. Minister says 'yes' to filmdom's demands The Film Industry Protection Council (FIPC) called off strike as Information Minister Tariqul Islam gave the green light to its 12-point demand, including framing of an anti-video piracy law, at a meeting   Toxic chemicals in fruits, vegetables Public health at great risk Some farmers and traders use ethylene oxide, a toxic chemical, excessively to ripen fruits and some vegetables, putting public health at great risk.   Aluminum wares now pretty pricey Aluminum goods saw 25 per cent increase following the hike of raw materials in recent months in the international market, said aluminum traders.     Advertisement