Vol. 5 Num 873 Sat. November 11, 2006       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Sports Point-counterpoint Metropolitan National International Culture General Views Editorial Write to Editor Sections StarTech Literature Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives WWW thedailystar.net Today's Index Front Page Storm gathers on horizon again An ominous uncertainty is gathering again on the horizon of the political landscape of the country with Awami League (AL)-led 14-party coalition's second deadline ending today without its major demands   Iajuddin's remark 'impeachable' The Awami League (AL)-led 14-party alliance leaders yesterday said President Iajuddin Ahmed opened up scopes for impeachment for 'violation' of his oath and making 'unconstitutional' remark that the present   PMO handled admin with eyes on polls The immediate past government promoted officials with political leanings towards BNP and Jamaat to high-ranking posts of the civil administration with an aim to using the administration during the upcoming   Huda bent rules to lease out Tk 4.16cr rly land Communication minister of the immediate past government Nazmul Huda exercised influence to bend rules for leasing 4.   Ershad now mulls alliance of his own Jatiya Party (Ershad) might not join any alliance led by Awami League or BNP before the upcoming election, instead they might seek to forge a new alliance with some religion based political parties, said   Akbar fails to agree with CA's view Caretaker government Adviser Akbar Ali Khan in his reaction to President and Chief Adviser Iajuddin Ahmed's remarks yesterday said it may not be correct to say now there is a presidential form of government.   President needs to explain form of govt further Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the term "presidential form of government" used by the chief adviser on Thursday needs an explanation for understanding the objective of his statement.   Noted citizens ask president to withdraw remarks Prominent citizens of the country yesterday urged the president to withdraw his statement on the form of the current government and his comments on the matter of criticising the government officials appointed   Interim govt looks into hefty bank borrowing The caretaker government will find out reasons behind anomalous bank borrowing by the immediate past 4-party alliance government during the last few months of its 5-year tenure.   18 nations sign deal for Trans-Asian rly Eighteen Asian nations yesterday signed an agreement to integrate the continent into a single railway network, moving a step closer to realising a decades-old dream.   CA still has time to prove his neutrality Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina last night said the president-cum-chief adviser (CA) to the caretaker government (CG) can still take measurers to prove his neutrality since there is 24-hourtime   President did not mean any change in govt system The Bangabhaban in a statement yesterday clarified President Iajuddin Ahmed's mentioning the form of the government as "presidential form of government" on Thursday, saying the president did not mean"any   Boucher meets with CA today US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka this morning on a two-day official visit.   Oli wants Aziz to go through judicial council Executive President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed yesterday demanded removal of the chief election commissioner (CEC) through a supreme judicial council for 'violating' the   EC reconstitution not possible within 75 days Former law minister Moudud Ahmed yesterday said reconstitution of Election Commission (EC) demanded by Awami League-led 14-party alliance is not possible within the next 75 days as the next general election   Huji man admits to carrying out grenade attack on Suranjit A detained operative of the banned militant outfit Harkatul Jihad (Huji) on Thursday said the organisation carried out the grenade attack on the Awami League (AL) rally at Derai in Sunamganj in June 2004.   Working women renew call for neutral CA, EC reconstitution Peshajibi Nari Samaj, a platform of workingwomen, yesterday reiterated its demand for neutrality of the chief adviser (CA) to the caretaker government (CG) and reconstitution of the Election Commission   Movement unto Aziz's resignation Noted personalities including university teachers and the doyens in cultural field yesterday took an oath to continue non-stop movement until Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) MA Aziz and other election   RU sits on Prof Taher's pension The family of the slain Rajshahi University Prof S Taher Ahmed is yet to receive due pension payments and gratuities and have been allegedly harassed over the issue during the last eight months.   Tk 1.73cr forex seized at ZIA Customs officials recovered Saudi riyal 964,500, equivalent to Tk 1.73 crore from a scanner-proof suitcase of a Dubai-bound passenger at the Zia International Airport yesterday.   Tremor jolts Ctg, Sylhet Tremors jolted Chittagong and Sylhet region yesterday. However, there was on report of casualty or damage to property. In Chittagong, the quake measuring 4.   'Swindler' killed in encounter with Rab An alleged swindler was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Debetro village in Mathbaria upazila of the district yesterday.   32 die as fighting rages in Lanka A prominent Tamil politician was assassinated in the Sri Lankan capital yesterday following a naval attack on two Tamil Tiger boats that left six rebels dead.   Sea urchin's genome could unlock code for boosting immunity of humans Meet your new evolutionary cousin, the sea urchin. By analysing the newly sequenced genome of the spineless creature, an international team of scientists found just how much we have in common with them.   UK spy chief warns of 30 terror plots Some 30 major acts of terrorism are being planned in Britain and future threats could involve chemicals and nuclear devices, the head of the country's intelligence agency has said.   Mosque attack in Kashmir kills 5 Five people were killed and at least 50 wounded yesterday, including women and children, when a grenade was hurled at worshippers in a crowded mosque in revolt-hit Indian Kashmir, police said.   Bomb kills 9 in Pakistan tribal area A roadside bomb planted by suspected militants Friday killed a pro-government tribal elder and eight others in a remote Pakistani tribal area near the Afghan border, officials said.   Friction evident as Bush faces Democrats US President George W Bush was due to meet the future Senate majority leader yesterday after the Republican rout in Congressional elections, but the new spirit of compromise was already being tested over Business DSE indices down 3pc The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed bearish trend last week with the price indices dropping by around three percent. The DSE General Index lost 56.14 points, or 3.67 percent, to close at 1475.   Microcredit summit to drum up business for the poorest What do Bill Gates, Queen Sofia of Spain, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus and billionaire philanthropist George Soros all have in common? They all believe that small business loans known as   'US vote won't undermine WTO' The United States is committed to a WTO deal to transform global commerce even if power in Washington is now split following this week's election, Trade Representative Susan Schwab said Thursday.   Oil prices ease in Asian trade Oil prices eased in Asian trade Friday in a technical pullback after jumping back above 61 dollars on the view the Opec cartel is serious about production cuts, dealers said.   Growth in sub-Saharan Africa hinges on investment Boosting economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is dependent to a large extent on expanding infrastructure investments, improving the investment climate, harnessing skills for innovation and building institutional   India traders strike to protest shop closure Most markets were shut across the Indian capital Friday as shopkeepers downed shutters to protest against a court order to close thousands of illegal businesses in residential areas.   Swiss Festival concludes The three-day Swiss Festival that began on Wednesday in Dhaka ended yesterday amid huge response from visitors.   Citigroup to observe 'Global Community Day' Nov 18 Citigroup, one of the world's leading financial institutions, is going to observe 'Global Community Day' on November 18, 2006, says a press release.   Japan, US, Europe eye patent accord Patent authorities from Japan, the United States and Europe will begin discussions towards the introduction of a system for mutual recognition of patents, government sources said Thursday.   India's Bajaj makes debut in Indonesia Bajaj Auto, the second Indian motorcycle manufacturer to have entered Indonesia, officially launched its Pulsar sporty-look motorcycle this week, marking the company's debut in Indonesia's growing market.   Indonesia seeks economic partnership deal with Japan Indonesia is hoping for a "mutually beneficial" spirit relations in the economic partnership agreement (EPA) it plans to sign with Japan later this month in Tokyo, a minister was quoted yesterday as saying.   Weekly Currency Roundup November 05-November 09, 2006 Local FX Market Demand for US dollar was stable throughout the week and USD rose marginally against Bangladeshi taka. Sports Cricket: Batsmen keep struggling Batsmen found themselves wanting also on the second day of the four-day matches in the Ispahani Mirzapore Tea 8th National Cricket League as the seamers continued their dominance in the first round.   Hockey: Abahani on course Abahani got off to an auspicious start in the Green Delta Premier Hockey League Super Five when they handed a 3-1 defeat to Sonali Bank yesterday.   Cricket: Nafees ties the knot Bangladesh cricket vice-captain Shahriar Nafees tied the knot with Jamie, a law student, in a simple ceremony last night.   Cricket: Shawkat ton goes in vain The qualifying rounds of the National Cricket Championship got under way across the country yesterday with BKSP recording the biggest victory of the day at their home ground.   Cricket: Gaibandha beat Kurigram Gaibandha managed a 4-wicket victory over Kurigram in the Young Tigers National Cricket Tournament (U-14) at the local stadium yesterday.   Cricket: Bans boost Windies Brian Lara says the West Indies will try to cash in on Pakistan's loss of dope-tainted Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif as his team bid to win their first series here for a quarter-century.   Cricket: Inzamam rubbishes retirement talks Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq today made it clear that he had no intentions of retiring after next year's World Cup.   Cricket: Lara's mind on team success West Indies captain and record-setting batsman Brian Lara has admitted in a Cricinfo interview that the one thing missing from his career is West Indian success.   Cricket: Dravid expects tough tour Captain Rahul Dravid today said Team India was looking forward to play good cricket on their the upcoming tour of South Africa. "It's going to be important series for us.   Cricket: England crushed in tour opener Shaun Tait stormed into first Test calculations with a withering fast bowling performance as England succumbed to a 166-run defeat in their opening Australian Ashes tour match here Friday.   Cricket: Freddy steady despite thrashing Captain Andrew Flintoff said a heavy 166-run loss in Friday's opening Australian tour match does not suddenly turn England into bad cricket side.   Cricket: Ponting apology buries Pawar crisis Indian cricket supremo Sharad Pawar has accepted an apology from Australian captain Ricky Ponting for his team's behaviour after the Champions Trophy final, an official said on Friday.   Football: Forgotten men shine for Real A double from Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and a goal from David Beckham helped Real Madrid see off third division Ecija 5-1 in the King's Cup fourth round on Thursday, while second division Alaves   Football: Barca, Sevilla neck and neck A month ago, a Nou Camp test for Barcelona against Real Zaragoza would have been a home banker with the reigning domestic and European champions chugging along in top spot ahead of mouthwatering Champions   Football: Tough ask for on-fire United Manchester United will have to hold off the strongest team in Europe if they are to reclaim the Premiership title from Chelsea this season, according to Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill.   Football: Crespo dreaming of Scudetto Hernan Crespo believes Inter Milan can help him fulfill his dream of winning a first Serie A title.   Football: Mertesacker back in fold Germany coach Joachim Loew called defender Per Mertesacker back to his squad on Thurday for a Euro 200 Group D qualifier against Cyprus in Nicosia next week.   Tennis: Henin moves into semis World number three Justine Henin-Hardenne of Belgium ensured herself a berth in the semi-finals of the WTA Tour Championships here on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Russia's Nadia Petrova.   Chess: Biman back on top Bangladesh Biman consolidated their position in the Dutch-Bangla Bank First Division Chess League when they regained the lead in the table yesterday.   Cricket: Zee, ESPN-Star to bid for ICC TV rights Zee Telefilms Ltd. and ESPN-Star Sports will bid for the global telecast rights of the International Cricket Council's matches from 2007-15, officials from the two firms confirmed on Friday.   JPC marathon The Jatiya Press Club (JPC) organised its regular event mini marathon yesterday morning in the city to mark the 52nd founding anniversary of the organisation.   Football: Real snap up "new" Carlos Real Madrid were looking to the future after snapping up wingback Marcelo from Brazilian side Fluminense for five seasons in a deal worth seven million euros, Marca sports daily reported on Thursday.   Football: Croats, English fined Croatia and England were both handed fines on Thursday following their stormy Euro 2008 qualifier in Zagreb in October.   Football: Benfica enter Guinness book Portuguese giants Benfica have set a new Guinness world record for the football club with the most paid up members, surpassing the previous record set by Manchester United, Portuguese media reported on   Football: Fergie livid at refs' chief Sir Alex Ferguson has hit out at Premiership referees supremo Keith Hackett over his "absolutely ludicrous" offer to meet with Jose Mourinho in the wake of the Chelsea manager's complaints about match   Football: Patience running thin at PSG It's a make or break weekend for Paris St Germain coach Guy Lacombe - again. Time is running out for Lacombe to prove he is the man to lead the big-spending capital giants into the Champions League.   Football: Mentor faces master If Sir Alex Ferguson was to retire tomorrow, Mark Hughes would be a credible candidate to succeed him at the helm of Manchester United.   Football: Keane slams divers Former Manchester United midfield general Roy Keane has shown support for under-fire referees by hitting out at the "conmen" and "cheaters" in the English game.   Football: Cologne look to Daum Struggling former German giants Cologne have turned their attentions to controversial coach Christoph Daum after firing boss Hanspeter Latour on Thursday.   Football: Hiddink promises vodka treat Russia manager Guus Hiddink says if his team qualify for the Euro 2008 finals he will break the habit of a lifetime and down a shot of vodka.   Football: Spain draft Morientes Spain coach Luis Aragones has called up Valencia forward Fernando Morientes for a friendly against Romania next Wednesday in Cadix.   Football: Scolari supports Portugal's WC bid Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has backed a suggestion made by the head of the Portuguese Football Federation that the country table a bid to host the 2018 World Cup. "It would be positive forPortugal.   Football: Smith mulls Cardiff option Manchester United striker Alan Smith is considering joining Championship leaders Cardiff on loan, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson revealed on Friday.   Football: Greek fans jailed Two Greek football fans were jailed on Thursday for their part in a pitch invasion that marred an Athens championship derby between AEK and Panathinaikos last month, the Athens News Agency (ANA) reported.   Football: Japan-South Korea match in March Japan plan to host a friendly against South Korea on March 24 as the national team's first match in 2007, the football association said Friday.   Football: Marseille punished Marseille must play one match behind closed doors as punishment for the serious injury suffered by a fireman when a firework was thrown from the crowd during a French league match.   Football: Beach football erupts in violence Argentina and Uruguay brawled on Copacabana beach after a stormy quarterfinal in the Beach Soccer World Cup on Thursday.   Football: Leverkusen retain Barnetta Swiss international midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta has extended his contract with German Bundesliga side Leverkusen by two years until 2010, the club confirmed Friday. Metropolitan AL to take part in polls if EC reconstituted The Awami League (AL) yesterday reiterated that it would participate in the next parliamentary election only after reconstitution of the Election Commission (EC) and removal of Chief Election Commissioner   Youth remains untraced even after 13 days of abduction Police are still in the dark about the whereabouts of a youth who was allegedly kidnapped in the city 13 days ago.   RU vacation extended for second time Rajshahi University authorities yesterday extended the Eid vacation of the university for 14 days more for the second time before reopening the campus after Eid vacation.   Skop demands EC reforms Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (Skop) yesterday urged the President and Chief Adviser to the caretaker government to bring reforms to the Election Commission (EC) by removing all the 'controversial'   Person from tribal community should head CHT affairs: Larma Politicians and intellectuals in a statement yesterday demanded that former army chief Hasan Mashhud Chowdhury relinquish the charge of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs ministry.   3 suspected JMB militants arrested in Ctg Three suspected JMB militants were arrested from Bakolia in Chittagong city yesterday afternoon. The arrested were identified as Wahid, 23, Humayun Kabir, 23, and Abdur Rahim, 26.   'MN Larma dreamt of new lifestyle for hill people' Speakers at a discussion yesterday paid tributes to Manabendra Narayan Larma, a veteran tribal leader popularly known as MN Larma.   Steps for free, fair election demanded Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) leaders yesterday threatened to launch tougher agitations across the country if President and Chief Adviser to the caretaker government Iajuddin Ahmed fails to take   Ex-BNP MP Shahidul Islam Passes away Chuadanga district BNP general secretary and ex-MP Shahidul Islam Biswas passed away at Ibn Sina Clinic in the city last night at the age of 59.   Noor Hossain Day observed Different political parties and student organisations observed the 'Shaheed Noor Hossain Day' yesterday. They placed wreaths at his grave and held discussions.   DU reopens today Amid apprehension of violence on the campus, Dhaka University (DU) reopens today after month-long Eid and Puja vacation and 11-day unscheduled closure.   One gets 7 yrs for possessing explosives A young man was sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment on Thursday for possessing explosives.   Prof Haque new NUB VC Former Treasurer of Dhaka University and North South University Prof M Shamsul Haque has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor of Northern University Bangladesh (NUB).   JU application date extended Jahangirnagar University authorities have extended the date for collection and submission of application forms for 1st year admission test under 2006-2007 academic session until November 12.   Schoolboy killed in road accident A schoolboy was killed in a road accident at Bagachhra Beltala in Sharsha upazila yesterday. The boy was identified as Sabuj Hossain, 13, a student of class VI of Bagachhra Kota High School.   Birth centenary of Qazi Md Idris today Today is the birth centenary of Qazi Mohammad Idris, an eminent journalist, litterateur, teacher and organiser, says a press release. He was born on this day in 1906 at Munshipara in Rangpur. National 3,000 BNP men to join LDP in Netrakona About 3000 BNP leaders and activists in Netrakona district will join the newly formed Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led by dissident BNP leaders Prof Badrudozza Chowhury and Col.   Chief advisor, CEC acting as 'puppets' of BNP-Jamaat Awami League leader and former deputy speaker Advocate Abdul Hamid yesterday claimed that the BNP-Jamaat alliance wants to hold a farcical election like the February 15 polls in 1996 to go back to power.   RU vacation extended again 'to complete illegal recruitment' Rajshahi University authorities extended the Eid vacation for the second time yesterday. The university was scheduled to reopen today. It will now reopen on November 25.   Milon's 'threat' to newsman protested Local journalists yesterday brought out a procession in the town protesting alleged death threat given to Chandpur Press Club secretary Ikram Chowdhury by cell phone by former state minister for education   IU reopens today Islamic University (IU) will reopen today after a 24-day Ramadan vacation since October 18. The university was scheduled to reopen on November 2.   'Implement CHT peace accord for peace in hills' The Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghaty Samity (PCJSS) and its front organisations observed the 23rd death anniversary of Manobendra Narayan Larma, founder of PCJSS, in Khagrachhari and Ranganati hill districts.   Tortured domestic help dies A domestic help who sustained serious burn injuries following inhuman torture by her house owners died at a hospital here yesterday after fighting for life for the last four days.   PBCP leader held in Tangail Police have arrested a top leader of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag)) from Hugra in Sadar upazila Thursday midnight. Point-Counterpoint BNP's 10-point demands: An overview A seven-member delegation of BNP led by its secretary general Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan met the president and chief adviser (CA) to the caretaker government (CG) Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban on November 4   The uneasy impasse portends disastrous consequences Though the caretaker government has ultimately taken over the charge, but the impasse is yet to be over because of the eccentric and obstinate attitude of the CEC.   Republicans get their share America was the promoter of human rights around the world. Culture Beyond boundaries Chobi Mela IV, the international festival of photography kicked off on November 9. The theme of this year's festival is "Boundaries".   Dance-drama presents traditional culture of Chittagong With beats of dhak dholak and attired in traditional colourful costumes, artistes of Theatre Institute Chattagram appeared on stage and presented five dance-drama performances on the traditional   Habib and Sonalp perform at the Swiss Festival Celebrating 35 years of friendship between Switzerland and Bangladesh, the Embassy of Switzerland in Dhaka, Switzerland-Bangladesh Business Forum (SBBF) and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation General Illegal factory unearthed in Ctg, fined Tk 1 lakh A mobile court here on Thursday unearthed an illegal fire extinguisher manufacturing factory and fined it Tk one lakh for storing, marketing and processing substandard equipment.   Nido Fair held in Ctg A daylong Nido Fair was held in Chittagong yesterday amid festivity, aiming to create awareness about health and nutritional needs of the growing children.   BBC Bangladesh Sanglap today The recording of the 9th edition of BBC Bengali Service's Bangladesh Sanglap will take place at the Media Centre of Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre at 5.45pm today. International US pushes for Indo-Pak peace progress The United States leaned on India and Pakistan yesterday to work together against terrorism and urged the South Asian rivals to seek progress as they resume peace talks next week.   'UN faces tough task in backing Nepali peace' The United Nations will be facing a tough task and major test as it seeks to back up a landmark peace deal between Nepal's government and battle-hardened Maoist rebels, analysts said yesterday.   US urges end to Lanka bloodshed A senior US official voiced growing concern yesterday about the bloody escalation in the Sri Lankan conflict and urged the island's government and Tamil Tiger rebels to respect a threadbare ceasefire.   11 Indian Maoists killed in clashes with police Eleven Indian Maoist militants were killed yesterday in two gunbattles with police in the south of the country, police said.   150,000 civilians killed in Iraq bloodletting since invasion Iraq yesterday said nearly 150,000 people have died since the US-led invasion, as outgoing Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld accepted his military faced difficulties in fighting extremists in the country.   Palestinians inch towards unity government Talks between Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas and Hamas on creating a unity government have shown signs of progress after months of deadlock, with indications of an agreement on a new premier.   US voters rejected Bush war-mongering Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said yesterday that the Republican defeat in US mid-term congressional elections was a rejection of President George W. Bush's "war-mongering" policies.   Oceans turning acidic The world's oceans are becoming more acidic, which poses a threat to sea life and Earth's fragile food chain, a climate expert said Thursday.   Colossal storm on Saturn A colossal, swirling storm with a well-developed eye is churning at Saturn's south pole, the first time a truly hurricane-like storm has been detected on a planet other than Earth, Nasa images showedon   Diabetes an epidemic in Asia A common form of diabetes has reached epidemic levels in Asia and is afflicting people at younger age than cases in the West, a South Korean study shows. Editorial Editorial: Ex-minister's revelations Corruption and the erstwhile government of the 4-party alliance have become so synonymous that we are not the least bit surprised at the revelation made by the ex-minister for power, who was once a BNP   Editorial: Minority voters Members of the civil society have appealed to the caretaker government to adopt such measures as will enable the voters belonging to the minority communities to vote in the next elections without being   Apnio parben, ebong partey hobey October was an eventful month. On 13th October hope came dancing in through our national window in the form of the Nobel Prize for Peace awarded to Professor Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank.   Pride versus possession Some countries learn from their mistakes, some don't. Sri Lanka belongs to the latter category.   Credit, discredit and micro-credit British novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) looked at credit this way: "Credit is like a looking-class, which, when once sullied by a breath, may be wiped clear again; but if once cracked can StarTech The making of a software engineer What does it take for a fresh IT graduate, strong in technology but lacking in engineering experience, to become a mature, productive and professional software engineer? In wealthier countries, companies   Microsoft unleashes local language computing As part of Microsoft's long-term commitment towards Bangladesh, Microsoft Bangladesh has been actively working to prepare the kickoff of the Local Language Program (LLP) to offer computing interface in   Samsung unveils 3-way WiMax gadget Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday showed off a three-way gadget that's a phone, personal computer and music player tailored for an emerging wireless broadband technology.   Always connected with ASUS P525 quad-band PDA phone Global Brand Pvt.   The Big Fish Literature Telapoka! Twinkle extended a long, delicate manicured index finger towards the floor and shrieked:"Telapoka! Telapoka!" Belal got down on one knee and closely inspected the rather large cockroach on the   The Arnolds and Empire (Part I of II) The Reverend Dr Thomas Arnold, the reforming headmaster of Rugby School, transformed ideas about education in nineteenth-century England.   Evoking Everything Or the Day Seizes You by Rajorshi Chankraborti; Delhi: Penguin India; 2006; Rs.250; pp.212. I dread writing reviews.   Farmgate mamu, diesel khamu! rakhe Allah mare ke! ma-er dowae shabdhane choli! ami choto amake marben na! tash khela bondo korun! Shohid-er aka. ami ain manina.   © thedailystar.net, 2006. All Rights Reserved.