Vol. 5 Num 232 Sun. January 16, 2005       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 DCC looking for new waste dumping site without clean thought The Department of Environment (DoE) is in dilemma over issuing clearance for expanding the lone solid-waste dumping ground at Matuail in the city as the Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) has asked for theclearance Get smart at GPO bazaar! During winter, people from of all walks of life flock the makeshift market infront of the General Post Office (GPO) everyday to buy second-hand blazers, coats and suits. Rare species on sale in violation of law Orders for birds and animals are taken with a down-payment while deliveries are made once the full payment is cleared A few extremely rare species including eagle and python are being sold as pets in several shops in Thantharibazar area of the city in open violation of the wildlife protection act. Friendship Hall to be leased out The authorities have almost finalised the process of leasing out the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Hall to private operators. IDs for Cabbies Passengers' safety now prime concern In the face of repeated mugging by cabbies, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) plans to introduce ID cards for drivers proving their 'non criminal' past.     Advertisement