Volume 5 Number 84 Wed. August 18, 2004       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business 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 Metropolitan   'Tolerance, edn major weapons to fight new forms of terrorism' Tolerance and knowledge are the major weapons to combat new forms of terrorism that thrives on fear, ignorance and misunderstanding, said speakers at a book launching ceremony yesterday.   'WB cable operators obstruct access' High business ambition of the cable operators in West Bengal is the main obstacle to the access of Bangladeshi TV channels in India, said the speakers at a discussion yesterday.   President seeks Dutch cooperation to tackle floods The newly appointed Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, CSM Beemster Boer, presented his credentials to President Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban yesterday.   Relief activities continue in flood-hit areas Different political parties and socio-cultural organisations yesterday continued their relief activities in flood-hit areas.   Cancel lease with Thai Airways on airport:Ctg mayor Chittagong City Corporation Mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury yesterday demanded cancellation of the agreement under which Shah Amanat International Airport in the port city was leased out to Thai Airways.   Motorcycle stolen A motorcycle of a photojournalist was stolen from the National Press Club premises yesterday afternoon.   1,523 more held, 12 firearms seized Police arrested some 1,523 people, including four identified criminals, on various charges during their countrywide drive in the last 24 hours ending at 6.00am yesterday.     Advertisement