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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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What's patrol police's task?
The law enforcement agencies are supposed to be the protector of people. But the current level of corruption and negligence of our police is quite alarming. Recently I witnessed a shocking event of hijacking. Two women were going by a rickshaw near Baily road when two hijackers on a motorbike sped up and snatched the purse of one woman and fled the scene. The helpless victims went to the nearby policemen on patrol for help. But surprisingly they said that it was not their duty to catch hijackers. If this is the response of the protectors, then who is safe in this country?
Shams Rashid
Dept, of EEE, BLIET
India should show its greatness in action
When I look at the atlas, next to India, Bangladesh looks like a molehill alongside a mountain. I feel so sad; the small country with its 16 crore people is besieged with so many problems. Natural calamities and man-made disasters are taking a huge toll and now it is facing a severe political turmoil.
During the Liberation War, India helped us and we are grateful for that. However, it was naive of us to think that way. It was not as simple as that; India had its own interests. As time went by, the truth began to unfold. India is taking advantage as much as possible and wants to continue it. Ninety percent people of Bangladesh want the next general election to be held under a caretaker government system. But in an article published on November 1, 2013 in the Economic Times of India, Shubir Bhoumic wrote, "Bangladesh is in a violent phase and India must do all it can to see a friendly regime to power'. To India, Awami League government is the friendly regime because it bows to its every whim, not caring how it affects our country. India is a great country; it should show its greatness in its actions also.
Nur Jahan
Chittagong
Tehelka subscribers' predicament
This refers to the report, "Indian HC rejects Tejpal plea" (TDS Nov. 28). What will happen to the subscribers of the Tehelka magazine who have already paid their subscriptions in advance, if the owner goes to jail? This is a peculiar situation faced by a magazine, perhaps for the first time in India. Should not the subscribers be returned their money which they have paid in advance? No one has given a thought to it.
Deendayal M. Lulla
Mumbai, India
Comments on commentary, "A picture and a train," published on November 29, 2013
Ibrahim Zaman
Only two people in Bangladesh own the power to end this but unfortunately they don't have the willingness.
Saleh Tanveer
It is said that evil persists when good men keep quiet.
Taufiq Ahmed
They read it and they forget it. Reading and realising these facts will bring no benefit for them. I am sure most of the victims have voted for both the two parties in the past.
Jafar Iqbal
Shouldn't we start a freedom war like in 1971? This time against evil politicians instead of Pakistanis?
Mohammad Rahman
However, can our prime minister claim that she has no responsibility at all for what is happening?
OpeeMonir
Responsibility is not a word in their dictionary; it required leadership which both of them lack miserably...what an irony to a brave nation!
Javed Akhtar
There can be two solutions: one is a democratic solution where a third force by the educated middle-class is formed—not like the flip-flop outfit Ershad runs—to challenge these two parties. Or, wait for takeover by a 'benevolent' dictator who will run the country' properly.
Guest
"Who are responsible for these deaths?" That is the burning question.
Niaz Ahmed
Stop blaming Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia; you (the voters) voted these people to power and you are responsible for where your country is today.
Muntasir
What a timely and impartial writing by Mr. Mahfuz Anam! Time has come to re-evaluate our humane qualities as an independent nation. Is it this freedom for which 3 million people gave their blood?
Muhammed
Why don't we have a platform like 'Gonojagoron Mancha' now, at a time when it is needed the most?