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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Rethinking Rooppur nuclear power project
I have lost interest in reading newspapers or watching television. What is the use? There is nothing to give us hope, rather disturbing news await us. An article titled " Rooppur on fast track!" written by Abdul Matin, former chief engineer of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, was published in the January 26, 2014 issue of The Daily Star. Lie analysed in details every aspect of the project. At one place he wrote: "Are we not aware of the inherent danger involving the safety of a nuclear power plant if we try to build one without having a reasonable critical mass of properly trained manpower? Should we ignore the IAEA's guidelines and the repeated warnings of the senior and experienced nuclear experts of the country? We should remember that a nuclear power reactor is not a toy to play with. To fast-track the Rooppur project without having properly trained manpower is a very risky proposition. Bangladesh is simply incapable of dealing with the consequences of any such risky adventure. It is, therefore, advisable to build our manpower first before fast-tracking the nuclear project."
If an accident happens in the Rooppur nuclear power plant (RNPP), we will be doomed. This is bad news. The government should better have a radical rethink of entire RNPP project.
Nur Jahan Chittagong
Right to free movement denied
It appears that Dhanmondi ceases to be a part of Dhaka after 11 pm. All the roads to Mirpur road and Satmasjid road have barriers raised against traffic. This violates my constitutional right to free movement inside the Republic. In particular, it makes life very difficult for rickshaw-pullers, who are also citizens of this country.
I strongly urge the authorities to withdraw these nocturnal barriers to movement. We have equal right to egress and ingress in this country.
Iftekhar Sayeed
Dhanmondi, Dhaka
When lawmakers are law breakers...
Your excellent front page photograph on January 28th was shocker for all teachers, parents and guardians of young students! The example publicly set by the social welfare minister is beyond any norms of public behaviour. The prime minister may set an example by holding the minister to account for his disgraceful conduct. He should be made to face the music as per law, for violating the law against smoking in public! If the ministers are not aware of the law and the moral standard of behaviour, then who are? It is indeed a shame for the nation.
A guardian
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