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To the Editor...
Relief to the affected
Sir. In response to the Premier's appeal to the international community, relief materials both in cash and kind are pouring in from abroad. Affluent persons as well as those who are magnanimous inside the country, are also extending help to the people affected by the catastrophic cyclone and tidal surge. According to a report in some national dallies (May 5) assistance worth Taka 555 crore has so far been committed by different countries and agencies. Further assistance is supposed to come. With such a magnitude of help we have
reasons to believe that the sufferings of the survivors will certainly be alleviated. We wonder if death has at all caused from starvation. If the answer is yes. then well urge the concerned authorities to check it with all out effort. With past ex perience still haunting us, we cannot but shudder at the thought of relief materials being misappropriated. A little steep though, we shall expect the officials of this government to reach the distressed all sort of help available for the sake of their very existence.
A M M Tarik Middle Halt Shahar. Chittagong.
Scientific feat
Sir. A recent news item says that doctors al John Hopkins have been able to successfully remove an ovarian cyst from a fortyyear—old woman. The striking point is that the tumour weighed about one hundred pounds.The patient is said to be doing well.
Now in an age and time when scientists all over the world, mostly in the developed countries which have the resources and the technology, are carrying on their crusade against a number of diseases, it is no doubt a victory worth celebrating. If the patient sur-
vives. and is able to carry on a normal life, it will show the way for survival of many such, who are thus afflicted.
We know how tough and often how desperate it must be for those who are carrying on despite hurdles. obstacles to find a solution to a number of diseases. Therefore, if the doctors are successful in ,any area it must be giving them immense satisfaction.
We wish these crusaders success in their long and difficult path.
Tuhin Ahmed Jhikatola. Dhaka.
Kris Aquino in films
Sir, A recent news item says that Kris Aquino, daughter of the President of Philippines, is at present busy with shooting of her first international movie :
Happy Ghost 5".
Apparently, she has travelled to Hong Kong to work for the shooting of the movie.
This is undoubtedly a good news. But the point is that generally, children of politicians aspire to be politicians one day. Since It is almost next nature for them to be trained in the art of politics. Just as it Is a very easy affair for children
of famed film stars to become or at least try a hand at becoming a movie star.
Nevertheless, any attempt to try something new Is appreciable. For not all of the famous politicians. or movie personal! ties were born that way. Many have acquired the attributes by sheer hard work and dedication as well as interest in the particular field.
So we bid best of luck to Kris. In her effort to a tough profession. Something which is quite foreign to her.
Reza Ahmed and ShluU Dharunondi. Dhaka.