Punishment for criminals

Sir. Recently in Barlsal, SabuJ and his three accomplices threw acid on Helena, a student of class six, after she refused SabuJ's marriage proposal. Still SabuJ and his other two accomplices are absconding.

We expect that the criminals who are involved in repression of women like acid throwing, burning, klllfng on various grounds shall promptly be arrested. tried and punishment awarded to check repeation of crime of this nature.

I want to pointout that it is

the sacred duty of government to ensure peaceful living of all the citizen of the country.

Mostafa Sohel

Banant Dhaka-1213

Unlearnt lessons of

Ramadan

Sir, The fasting month of Ramadan comes with many lessons for us. It teaches us to use restraint in every sphere of life, understand the physical suffering of the people around us who are not fortunate enough to have square meals. But we fail to grasp the essence of fasting.

Iftar has now become a so-

cial event where we indulge ourselves In lavish spending on comestibles. Parties are organised and enjoyed almost throughout the whole month thus deviating from the true spirit of Ramadan.

Should we not realise and act upon the basic sanctity of Ramadan? Can we not extend our helping hands towards the other fellow human beings who are deprived of happier moments in life?

At least we should give it a try.

Tanzta Chowdhury

39IC Chittagong Cantonment Chittagong.

Border traffickers

Sir. It seems that the DS has taken an attempt to apprise the nation of the trafficking system through "Benapol" in Jessore. But Id like to further inform that there is another place "Hllll" near Dinajpur.

As far as I know, through that point people easily cross the border with the help of local agents known as "dalals". These ' dalals have connections with the officials concerned and even with those who guard the border-line both in Bangladesh and India.

A Citizen

Fulbagan, Kaptat