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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Can't media boycott politicians for a day?
I was browsing through your 'Stop this Politics' page and a thought crossed my mind.
I was wondering what if all the media outlets boycotted the politicians for a day. No media person will attend politicians' or political parties' press conference, and no news of what they say will be printed that day.
The front and back page of all the dailies will only have pictures and write-ups of the ills that this kind of politics has brought to the country.
Maybe this is a very utopian thought of mine, especially considering that most media outlets are politically inclined. I urge TDS to give this idea a serious thought and see if it's worth trying. Maybe you can also influence other dailies, TV channels, magazines, etc., etc., to do the same thing and if all of you can do it the same day, it would be a really great protest.
Looking forward to more good reporting.
Mushtahsan Iqbal
On e-mail
Repairing Kanchpur bridge
As a regular commuter between Dhaka and Chittagong, I cross the Kanchpur bridge twice per week. As I recall, the bridge was constructed in the late 70s, and no major repairs have been done in the recent years. On the same highway, the Meghna-Gumti bridge was repaired recently, under the supervision of Bangladesh Army, which is expected to be good for vehicular movement for another 10 years. However, I think the Kanchpur bridge also require same attention. We are seeing reports on deteriorating condition of the bridge in the media, but still don't see any response from the authority. Similar to the Meghna-Gumti bridge, a rehabilitation project can be taken under the supervision of the Bangladesh Army, and the Kanchpur bridge can be restored to a better condition, safe for operation for a few more years. Any delay in the authority's part will endanger the lives of passengers and also obstruct the economic activities that are carried through this highway. I request the Bridge authority to initiate a project immediately just like the Meghna-Gumti bridge project, and ensure safety of the commuters.
Brig. Gen. Tanvir Hasan Majumder (Retired)
On e-mail
Passing without test
I draw your attention to a question raised by a student who happens to be my grandchild on the unique system of our national election. He asks, "If people's representatives are elected in more than 50% of seats without contest, then why are we not promoted to our next classes without exams?" Gan we give any reply?
Engr. Shaheedul Islam
On e-mail
Comments on news analysis, "Army to guard one-sided polls," published on December 21, 2013
Dying regime
We don't want BJP to get elected in the national elections of India. They have blood in their hands and are not a friend of Bangladesh.
Aasfisarwar
The job is getting a bit easier for them; they won't have to worry about half of the constituencies and the rest will remain empty.
SM
"Be all you can be" ...fora farce!
Ibrahim Zaman
What a shame for us that we need the army to resolve our political issues. Then what are our politicians good at? Killing innocent people on the streets?
Deep purple blue
The army should bear in mind that they are for defending the country and its people from external enemies. Our army personnel are great peacekeepers globally. Army is certainly not for shooting its own people while facilitating the sham elections.
Kalu_Mia
Bangladesh army will lose all its credibility and popularity, if it is going to support this one-sided election, whose results have been sold out already.
"Upset by vicious politics" (December 21, 2013)
Kalu_Mia
Upset by vicious politics of Hasina.
Hiron
None of the politicians care. They would probably suggest that students should leave education and join their party. Especially after losing so many activists, they are in need of more new recruits. Educated children are not good for them.
SM
Ask these kids what they want -- they will tell you MINUSTWO!