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Friday Mailbox
Shifting of the capital
Sir. Recently while talking to BBC Radio regarding the shifting of the capital, the Chief of Army Staff has stated that the Cantonment cannot be shifted as it has grown in last 50 years and therefore, it is more justifiable to shift the capital rather than the Cantonment (DS 10 July).
Since the Chief of Army Staff has referred history. I would like to request him to delve more deeply into the history* of Dhaka and then to decide which one to be shifted first—the capital or the Cantonment.
Nurul Basher Dhaka
Code of conduct
Sir. 1 strongly support the observation of the President that some sections of the leaders of our society are not setting the proper code of conduct for the younger generation to follow. The President has specially pointed his finger at the educationists and political leaders ("President blasts political leaders and teachers". DS 11 July)
The younger generation tend to follow these bad examples and grow up in an environment of unethical dealings, violence and corrupt practices. The practice of the philosophy of something—for nothing is being encouraged, without realising that the eternal law of compensation will take its toll in the long run. as is happening in many other countries whose rise and fall have been analysed and documented. This is eroding the moral foundation of good life and the longterm effects will last for a long time. How to get out of this vicious circle?
The philosophy of life is being debased and redefined by opportunists, self-seekers, sycophants: led by the politicians, who are power hungry and misuse it on the slightest pretext: and then retaliate with puerile sermons. What is amazing is that they care a hoot for public feedback and do not treat the voters at peer level. Are they unknowingly inviting another cooling-off period, when the present strain exceeds the limit? Reactions are equal and opposite to the adverse actions, awaiting proper retribution.
Like the high-flood level marks, gross mate-I rlalism spills into degeneration, as such cycles are necessary for purgation. The political leaders I are eroding their market value; and it is not an encouraging sign before the next elections, just I round the corner This Is not the first time the I President has spoken on the deplorable state of I the society. Why Is he different from our pollti-I cal mindset? Political leadership is becoming I more and more Irresponsible; and it is a pity I that this needs to be pointed out. Polarised lead-I ership cannot save Bangladesh
kushum (colourful imagination); considering its natural gas production (offshore), and future site for the setting up of power plants: followed by a base for medium industries, along with small port facilities.
However, there is one big BUT — provided the fishy greenhouse effect does not sink the Island in the next 50-100 years due to rise in the sea level (warming of the ocean waters). This area of the Bay of Bengal is also the birth place of emerging new islands (chars), due to the huge deposit of deltaic silt (two billion tons per annum by the 500 or so rivers flowing into the Bay).
A practical feasibility survey is called for. to enable drafting of the outline of a master plan for the rapid development of this rich southern area of Bangladesh. There are a number of choices for development: fish and canning factories. marine industry, dockyard or mini shipyard. mini port, fertiliser factory, marine training complex etc.
Let's wait and see how the matter is handled by the government.
A Citizen
Dhaka
Inactive OIC
Sir. The OIC (lacerated organ of the Islamic countries) is as passive as ever. The recent OIC meet in Kuala Luinpur. clearly revealed that the Muslim nations are not willing to present a united front on marty international issues: and are allowing the Western industrial powers to dictate the scenario.
The limbo is similar to the dormant state of SAARC.
Familiarity breeds contempt; and love thy neighbour is only to be cultivated in the books and in documents. While Mahathir in Kuala Lumpur Is bemoaning the absence of an Islamic International media service, the Pakistan chief is berating India for India s big brother image, surrounded by smaller SAARC members.
In the Islamic block. Iraq. Iran and the Arab nations must come to an understanding to project Islamic solidarity to the outside world. The global scene is changing fast and all must take advantage of the changing scenario to create a niche on the global chessboard. The continued imperial Isolation of the Arab world Is dlscon-
A Frustrated Taxpayer Dhaka
Bhola island- potential ‘Singapore’ of Bangladesh
Sir. The reports in the media about the potential prosperity and development of Bhola Island in the next ten years is not all akash
Iraq and Iran are the victims of Western propaganda. schemes and machinations (remember, both are oil countries; and where there is energy, the North is interested). The Western standard of living Is on the decline and the prosperity curve is shifting to Asia In the current century. There Is a scramble for market, and South Asia is seepfingly to play a dynamic role In feeding EU and USA for the decades to come.
The populous Islamic nations are downlAfghanlstan. CIS states. Indonesia. Pakistan; and Bangladesh yet to take off): while the Arabs cling to themselves and see only Palestine In their vision; ignoring Turkey which Is trying to have a new look at return to the Islamic fold. Whither Islamic unity?
AMA Dhaka
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