Vol. 5 Num 185 Tue. November 30, 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 Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives General Bapa protests encroachment on Ijtema ground, Turag Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (Bapa) yesterday organised a rally at Tongi protesting the encroachment on Bishwa Ijtema ground and the river Turag.   PM warns against misuse of resources in edn sector Listing some major schemes undertaken for expansion of primary schooling, Prime Minister Khaleda Zia yesterday cautioned all concerned against waste, misuse and any other irregularity in spending thehard-earned   Int'l film festival begins tomorrow A fortnight-long international film festival will begin in the city tomorrow.   Accreditation board to be formed An accreditation board is being formed to certify quality of products and services in order to upgrade their standards.   Political empowerment a must to ensure women's rights Without political empowerment, it is quite impossible to ensure the rights of women in the society, said the speakers at a workshop yesterday. Tributes paid to Arafat Speakers at a meeting yesterday paid tributes to the memory of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for his outstanding leadership.   French trade team to visit port city today A 14-member French trade delegation is expected to arrive here today on a day-long visit to see for themselves business the existing infrastructural facilities and business opportunities in the port city.     Advertisement