Vol. 5 Num 145 Sun. October 17, 2004       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Sports Point-counterpoint Metropolitan National International Culture Views Editorial Letters to Editor Write to Editor Sections Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Star City Ramadan in: Prices up High prices hit low income bracket The price hike of essentials created panic two weeks to Ramadan that began yesterday causing sufferings to low and middle-income families. Ah! Rickshaw-free streets Yesterday's rickshaw strike was a welcome relief to city commuters who hardly saw traffic congestion even during the rush hour sbetween 3 and 4 pm. Mohakhali flyover opens Nov 4 with tremor risk All STUs yet to be installed to protect earthquake damage The Mohakhali flyover in the city will be opened to traffic on November 4, four months behind the schedule, although it has yet been made tremor-proof. Packaging and printing irregularities in primary textbooks The government might incur huge losses following alleged corruption in quotation for printing and packaging of primary textbooks. Dhaka's digital map on cards The digital map of Dhaka city is expected to be made available to important departments and agencies and the public within the next two months. Egg on the Face of Traffic Rule     Advertisement