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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
letters@thedailystar.net
World Hello Day 2013
The World Hello Day 2013 will be celebrated on November 21. This day is observed in nearly 200 countries of the world. The event of the day includes saying 'hello' to at least ten people. The objective is to make the world leaders conscious about using communications instead of applying force to settle conflicts and maintain world peace.
The word 'hello' is the most used word in the world which is used to start a conversation, greet people, answer phone calls, etc. But there are some different thoughts concerning the etymology of the word 'hello'. Some say hello was the name of the girlfriend (Margaret Hello) of Graham Bell who invented the telephone. But as history reveals, Bell's girlfriend in 1873 was Mabel Hubbard whom he married in 1877. The telephone was patented in 1876. Further, Bell's salutation for the phone was "hoy hoy". It was in fact Thomas Edison who used "hell-o" as greeting for the phone. The word 'hello' has come from the word hallo via hollo (1840).
Professor MZahidul Haque
Dean, Faculty of AgricuIture
SAD, Dhaka
Politics of hypocrisy
Politics in Bangladesh is just for satisfying the personal desires of the political leaders and their henchmen; it has no positive contribution whatsoever to the country. The politicians' continuous trend of law breaking, looting and hurting people has left no hope for us.
The common people are held hostage by them. They prevent people from doing their day-to-day work and don't let them (people) lead a normal life. The unscrupulous politicians are destroying the country's future. One will not be wrong in labeling them as enemies of the nation! Such type of politics should be banned from the country; and only then we may live in peace and prosperity.
Helpless Bangalee
On e-mail
Shop entrances not accessible to physically challenged I feel extreme disappointment when attempting to enter stores and restaurants in Dhaka as a wheelchairbound person. In the 21st century, one would assume that most stores can afford to invest in a basic ramp to make it easier for disabled people to enjoy the same rights as everyone else does. Unfortunately, this hasn't changed in the last ten years I have been living back in my own country. It's an embarrassment for large non governmental organisations which fund many of these large stores in well-known areas such as Gulshan and Dhanmondi. In most countries, it's not an issue but in Dhaka we are yet to step into 21st century' in offering everyone the same access. We want to be progressive, yet we ignore the most basic requests.
Ruby Choudhury
Gulshan, Dhaka
Comments on commentary, "Rule of law vs use of law to intimidate," published on November 15, 2013
Saleh Tanveer
Such misuse of power is unconscionable, as is the wanton destruction and violence carried out by opposition men during hartals.
Shahin Huq
The problem may not be with AL as a political party. The main problem is with Sheikh Hasina as a totalitarian leader who wants the whole country' to abide by her whims. Now the country needs to come to a decision whether it is ready' to entertain her wish to have unrestricted control over all of us.
AshC.
Are we to assume that this is the actual message of 'peace' by the PM while talking about peace and no craving for power in her recent speeches?
Salim Ullah
This is a sincere endeavour of Mr. Anam to awaken both the ruling party and the opposition so that they may ponder over their own misdeeds and misrule. But the reality is, neither of the parties will heed this but continue with their present activities.
Akm Bari
Would the editor enlighten us by revealing who are the hardliners in opposition, if the arrested individuals are considered moderates and innocents?
Hafeejul Alam
According to the editor, while we condemn the opposition for its gruesome and wanton violence in recent politics and their refusal to renounce it, we also condemn the government for using the incidents of violence not to arrest the real culprits but the party veterans in an attempt to cripple the opposition before the election. It's a wise comment indeed. But does the learned editor know who the real culprits are?
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"Turmeric powder way too toxic" (November 15, 2013)
Che Guevara
Just like our politicians....
SM
What was Quality Control Dept, doing? This is criminal negligence.
Vikram Khan
You should provide the readers with the names of the samples (brand names) and the names of the shops. It is our right to know!
Spiderman
Everything is possible in Bangladesh where criminals are in power and post knowing that they are immune toprosecution.