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Islamic spirits
Sir, Foreign Secretary led a five-member Bangladesh delegation to the 20th conference of foreign minsters of Islamic countries held in Turkey recently. The conference authorized specialized agencies lo help cyclone-battered Bangladesh.
Over 80% Muslims togclhcr with Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and others characterize Bangladeshi population of 110 million. Islam has recently been sanctified as the state religion despite widespread demands for secularism as a slate principle.
With thousands of mosques (some are aged over five centuries) that indicate the nations' fcllgious affiliation, Bangladesh can Justify her Islamic sentiment and appar cntly needs more mosques of space-efficient multi-storied type lo accommodate added new Musuliis.
Also, rc-inforccd Islamic spirits with continued emphasis on Islamic studies will contribute to spiritual enlightenment, will strengthen Muslim Ummah, and will consolidate social harmony based on respects for personal faith.
M. Rahman
Zlla School Road Mymenslngh 2200
Economics and Bangladesh
Sir, It was refreshing to read Star's interview with Prof Selim Rashid of Hie University of Illinois (Aug 11), who spoke In the candid way the Americans do (a compliment to the Professor). He touched upon how lo look at economics in startlingly different ways, as applicable lo LDCs such as Bangladesh.
Other questions come to mind, which Prof Rashid might like to respond lo in a future article to the star:-
(1) A new discipline called Development Economics was born several decades back. How the concepts are changing now, and whal are the future trends?
(2) The impact on world economics on the dissolution of socialism, which could last only a couple of generations, and how the new economics Is going to affect the DCs and LDCs during the succeeding two generations?
(3) Would he care lo comment on Batra's great depression' hypothesis, and the future of USA as a world economic power?
A. Mawaz Dhaka
An allegation
Sir, Many complaints have been published in the newspapers about the hell-like situation in residential Kazipara area, but no effective actions have been made by the concerned authorities yet. Thieves, gangsters and other criminals who are known to have good 'relations' with people in authority' are causing insecurity to the gentle residents of Kazipara.
Police apparently care little about any complaint or case. And the maslans enjoy their heavenly', times al the cost of people's peaceful living in Kazipara. Local police seem to be alert only about satisfying their superiors with salutes
and services needed for their 'promotions' and in the process they rather neglect to an extent their, sacred duties lo Insure the well being of the peace-loving citizens who ancon trlbu ting to the nation's progress.
A Resident
Kazipara. Mirpur Dhaka.
A praise
Sir, The people of Dhaka city are very much at case to get rid of maslans, hijackers and anti-social elements for about a fortnight now. Mirpur was the worst affected area which now seems peaceful and the people much relieved . The 1st and 3rd pries given to the sub-inspectors of Mirpur alone, as published In your paper on 17-8-91, is an proof of their efficiency. People hope and expect the same brave and timely actions throughout the country.
Many of the anti-socials have made Ihcir dens in the
abandoned houses and are pursing crimes thercs. The government should now take accounts of the last 16 years of their activities.
S.U. Ahmed Kak rail, Dhaka.
Retiring age
Sir, newly formed government Is trying to increase the retiring age of government semi-govt, employees lo 60 years from 57 years. Al ihc moment al least 18-20 million people are just unemployed. Under such condition should the government increase the retiring age of officials! Rather Il would be Just and appropriate to fix the retiring age at 55 years for all cadres irrespective of the present day undemocratic discrimination and also to retire after 30 years of service, whichever is earlier.
Sadiq Alee
Maghbazar. Dhaka.