Volume 4 Number 297 Mon. March 29, 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 Letters to Editor History in jeopardy The government has a plan to alter the name of Sufia Kamal Public Library.   Israel and Palestine Israel held Hamas responsible for suicide attacks inside its territory. The latest in the series of suicide attacks occurred during the middle of March 2004.   Slaying of Hamas chief The cold blooded and premeditated slaying of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin (Hamas chief Killed In Israel Air strike, The Daily Star, March 23, 2004) shows the depravity and moral bankruptcy of the Israeli politicians.   Break the fangs Again the Zionists have stunned the whole world by their planned killing of Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.   The plight of Muslims The spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin was killed by an Israeli helicopter strike.   Cycle of blood Sk. Ahmed Yassin hailed as a patriot by the Palestinians lies in a pool of blood along with seven of his closest companions.   Political culture Bangladesh is a democratic state. In a democratic state every citizen may participate in politics. This is his right. The political parties maintain a particular party ideology.   Fun magazine Once in a brief interview to a Bengali fun-magazine, the editor was asked what his future plan then was.   April 30 When Abdul Jalil, the secretary general of the Awami League, declared that the last day of the government would be 30th April, people did not pay much attention to it.   Bank rates What has the finance minister done? Recently, he made it mandatory for banks to reduce the interest rates on deposits.   Botanical Garden The Botanical Garden is one of the most visited recreation centres in Dhaka city. Various kinds of trees, hillocks, jungles and lakes have made the place very attractive for people from all walks of life.   Politics of ultimatum The major opposition Awami League (AL) has set an ultimatum for the elected alliance government to resign, or it will oust the government by this date.   IBA admission and transparency This is in reply to Ms. Tanya Khan's letter with the same title published in The Daily Star on March 24, 2004.   About the SSC exams ... This year we have witnessed smooth and fair holding of SSC examinations in and outside Dhaka.     Advertisement