Volume 4 Number 229 Thu. January 15, 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 National   Agitation for Chilahati land port gaining momentum Rallies, processions tomorrow, tougher programmes to follow The demand for upgrading the Chilahati land customs station to a land port is gaining momentum because of the authorities' 'mysterious backtrack' though the station has better facilities than other spots   40-year old Barisal-Chittagong BIWTC service faces closure Slashed to once a week from today, may be closed down: Navigation risky as channels clogged by shoals and most buoys, beacon lights inoperative The apprehension came true at last. BIWTC's twice-weekly steamer service in Barisal-Chittagong river route is being slashed to once-a-week today.   Eco Park at Modhupur Punishment to tribal youth's killers demanded Oikyabaddha Nagarik Andolon, a citizens' movement, has demanded exemplary punishment to culprits involved in killing of tribal youth Peren Snal in a police firing at Modhupur, Tangail.   Paramedical instt to be set up in Rangamati Health minister at CHT DAB council Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Musharaf Hussain has said a paramedical institute will be set up in Rangamati to improve healthcare services in malaria-prone Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).   Corruption: Bogra literacy movement closed All the activities of Total Literacy Movement (TLM) were suspended here due to massive corruption.   Vessel looted, crew abducted near Barisal port in daylight Armed miscreants looted about 1,000 bags of salt from a cargo vessel and abducted two crew at Char Abdani on the Kirtokhola Channel near Barisal port during daytime Monday.   Polashbari Test Relief foodgrains scam 19 face case, property attachment ordered The General Certificate Officer, Gaibandha has filed cases against 19 chairmen of test relief projects in Palashbari upazila to realise Tk 29,46,518, the price of food grains they lifted from government   Land dispute with Pourasabha Court showcauses Gaibandha DC A court here has issued a show cause notice on the Deputy Commissioner and the Assistant Commissioner, Land, Gaibandha to explain within seven days why an official order on Gaibandha municipal chairman   Lalmonirhat AL men fleeing homes 48 facing 'false' cases, AL leaders say Local leaders of Awami League (AL) and its front organisations Chhatra League and Jubo league are fleeing homes in the town to avoid arrest following filing of cases by ruling BNP men for alleged violence   New MCCI committee formed A seven-member executive committee of Moulvibazar Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI) led by Md Abdul Wadud as President was formed at its annual general meeting (AGM) at a community centre here   Disabled rape victim under threat to withdraw case A disabled rape victim and her mother are being threatened by alleged rapist at Bhabonpara village in Mohammadpur upazila to withdraw case or face eviction.   Paharika Express derails at Kashba, 10 hurt Five compartments Sylhet-bound inter-city train Paharika Express from Chittagong derailed at Kasba railway station at about noon yesterday, leaving 10 people hurt.     Advertisement