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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Story of a dictator
I have just finished reading Junot Diaz's Pulitzer Prize winning novel "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" set largely in the Dominican Republic during the tyrannical rule of Rafael Trujillo (1930-61). Even in Latin America - a region known for its dictators - Trujillo was in a class of his own. He had zero tolerance for dissent, real or perceived, and his opponents had a habit of disappearing mysteriously without a trace. He renamed public buildings, bridges and prominent landmarks after himself and his family members: even the capital city Santo Domingo was renamed Ciudad Trujillo. Large billboards were erected all over the country proclaiming "God in Heaven, Trujillo on Earth." His sycophants even recommended him for the Nobel Peace Prize! Sounds ominously familiar, doesn't it?
Moinuddin M Nasrullah
Lalmatia, Dhaka
Felani's murder 'justified'!
Democratic (!) India surprises us as its strange justice system condones the murder of Felani.
It seems that the Indian border security forces hold the principle of 'might is right' even if it is a small unarmed girl. Possibly even a wild tiger would not have killed a small child. But for 'trigger happy' Indian security guards, it was a case of legitimate target practice!
Thankfully, there are sensible Indians across the borders who have protested against this open official disregard to justice. We need to be wary of our 'friendly neighbour.'
Surprised Bangladeshi
Dhaka
Scientists' retirement age
Recently the cabinet has approved a proposal for increasing the retirement age of the scientists of BCSIR to 67 years. After a long wait, the BCSIR scientists have received their due recognition for which the government deserves appreciation.
Meanwhile I strongly feel that the retirement age of all the scientists including those in BARI, BRRI, BJRI, BINA should also be raised to 67 years appreciating their importance for country's economic progress and development. Perhaps it would not be illogical to suggest that the retirement age of the public university teachers should also be increased to 67 years. The entry age of service in research organisations and universities should also be relaxed up to 35 years.
I sincerely call upon the government to consider the above suggestions.
Professor MZahidul Haque
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
SAU, Dhaka
Comments on post editorial, "Why can't our elections be peaceful ?" published on September 6, 2013
Muhammad Rafiqur Rahman Khan
Whenever AL gets power, it goes berserk. This I saw in early seventies, soon after liberation. See, how Bangabandhu introduced BAKSAL rule! Again, this time AL is enjoying absolute power under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina and having this power the party Leadership has gone totally berserk.
AshC.
The only honourable way out for the PM is to reach an amicable settlement at the soonest possible time with the opposition on holding the national election in a peaceful manner. This will help remove the fear factor (of reprisal?) the PM might be harbouring in her mind.
Nasirullah Mridha, USA
The mentality of keeping BNP away from election will not bring any good for the nation.
Javed Helali
BNP must take part in the election against all odds. Our people will do what they think is the best for our country.
Hafeejul Alam
This is 2013 and it's no more possible for any party to resort to unfair means without being discovered by the ever-vigilant media and the international community. I believe, the present government is quite capable of running an election-time government and hold the election peacefully, provided all opposition parties cooperate with it.
Fazlul Bari
It will be wise for the AL government to dissolve the parliament and form an all party government headed by the speaker. That government should not be called a caretaker government. It should have another name.
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"Worries abound" (September 8, 2013)
Nasirullah Mridha, USA
If BNP is voted to power, they will reap the benefit of AL's folly.
Shahin Huq
Awami League as a political party is the greatest loser. All these draconian laws and misrule are making its affiliates disillusioned. I am quite sure Awami supporters who have conscience will remain completely inactive in the next general elections.