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Acupuncture
Sir. Acupuncture Is a Chinese way of treatment of a number of diseases like asthma, diseases relating to the spine, sometimes deadly diseases like cancerous ones.
Often patients become so fed up with chronic diseases that they do not. have the mental stamina to en-' dure any more. Thus they are ready to try any method which would release them of their maladies.
Among such means acupuncture seems to have made quite a progress in solving a number of physical ailments. This method of treatment has become quite popular here also, as it has been successful in treating a number of patients.
Those who suffer from chronic diseases, may like to try this method to obtain better results. There are however, some acupuncture clinics here too, but some more, and that at district or at least divisional headquarters may serve the purpose better.
Rounak Mojumdar. Rajbari. Faridpur.
Traffic and pedestrians
Sir, The vehicular traffic is always impeded on our streets by the pedestrian who either carelessly or callously walk on the main traffic lanes ignoring the sidewalks. There are many who just don't care to give a passage and seem to be intentionally doing so. But then not all the blames on pedestrians alone. The sidewalks remain occupied by vendors and people just loitering or standing there hoodwinking the pedestrians need.
Such an apathy and on the whole, such a state of affairs, would never allow the traffic situation to improve.
One main reason of congestion and traffic jam on our roads is the slow-moving rickshaw. But the next then is the 'don't care' pedestrians making a melee by their stance.
A sufferer, Dhaka.
More public libraries
Sir, Reading is one of the easiest and established way of acquiring knowledge, and it can be a fun also. But it is not possible to buy every hook one wants to read, as recently the price of books have also gone up. So the best place to borrow books from, and to read them at is a library. Unfortunately though in such a big metropolis as Dhaka their number is scanty. We can count them on our Angers.
When this is the condition of public libraries in the capital, we can just imagine the situation in other towns of the country. Despite difficulties, understandably of space and fund, the authorities and enthusiasts could embark upon establishment of more public libraries. So far could hope.
Munim Tahir
Wart. Dhaka.
Women and democracy
Sir, The days of women staying at home are nearly over. There was a time when a woman's role began and ended with looking after her household and bringing up children. things have changed now not only are they equal contributor to the family income, but they also perform a number of social duties as well.
It was indeed a great step forward when in the wake of the movement that led to the fall of Ershad's government, the women took a far greater part than they had ever done before.
They were out in the streets welcoming the rebirth of democracy. They rejoined as much and took part in the jubilation as men did.
It s not as if they had not felt like this before, the difference is that they could also participate alongwith their male counterparts more than before.
The Journey for women to win her rightful place in the society . has already begun. It may be a long one but one day she through her future generations will be able to fulfill her most cherished dream.
Ruhul Salaudflin Chittagong
Things have changed now. Not only are they