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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
letters@thedailystar.net
Kaikobad: A true face of humanity
April 24, 2014 was the first anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy. On this tragic day, we once more remember the pain and agony of our garment workers and their families. We also remember the shameful lust, greed and brutality with which our garment workers were treated and put in the death trap. While reading the features, articles, and editorials published in The Daily Star, I was taken aback by the absence of a face, of at least an article about the valiant soul - our true face of humanity, Ejaz Uddin Chowdhury Kaikobad. Does this mean that in barely one year we forgot him, we forgot his legacy of sacrifice for humanity?
May I request TDS to publish a feature on Kaikobad? I am sure there are plenty of things to say about the man. I remember I read many quality reports and articles published in TDS immediately after his death in Singapore.
M M Islam Khokan
Canberra, Australia
Holiday trip turned fatal
The recent tragedy at St. Martin's Island which led to the untimely death of six students of a renowned private engineering university has shocked the whole nation. After the accident took place, the ministry concerned has decided to formulate specific guidelines for study tours and excursions of private educational institutions.
But what will happen to those who have lost their children and siblings in the tragedy? No doubt, the close kin of the lost ones are in psychological trauma. The dead students would perhaps remain as examples for future tourists who would be much more cautious in their adventurous journeys to the coastal areas of the country. Lastly, we would like to extend our heavy-hearted condolences to the bereaved families. May the Almighty be our saviour.
A sad reader
Dhanmondi, Dhaka
What is the purpose of education?
Question leakage during public exams and adoption of unfair means in the exam hall are becoming common in our country. Is obtaining a certificate or getting the desired GPA everything for a student? Students should realise that the purpose of education is not only getting degrees but to also enlighten themselves with the light of knowledge.
Intishar Rashad
Student
Notre Dame College
Comments on news report, "Dramatic rise in Teesta water," published on April 23, 2014
Mortuza Huq
All credit should go to the people of Bangladesh and thanks to BNP's pro-people long march. If people are united, everything is possible.
"Survived, only to suffer" (April 23, 2014)
Hardreality
Only a few days ago we spent a hundred crore taka behind organising a gathering to sing the national anthem just to make a record, which could be broken any day. But we let those 1134 dead workers' bereaved families and nearly 2000 injured workers languish in inhuman condition. Our ruling elites give much more emphasis on getting public attention than the sufferings of the poor people. Truly, we are a morally bankrupt nation.
"Secretary sued for corruption" (April 23, 2014)
Turja
Scrapping the provision of ACC law that required prior permission from higher authorities to file a case against government officials is commendable. I think Mr. Showkat did something distressing for the AL high-ups and got sued. Because, alteration of 3 katha to 5 is not a big deal when thousand crore takas are being swindled from banks. Besides, people are making crores of money by doing unholy business.
Hardreality
It sounds great (!) that ACC has finally gathered enough courage to sue an incumbent secretary. The problem is whether the ruling party will let ACC perform on its own or make the commission run the case ad infinitum.
Nazmul Haq
The secretary said that he had made appeals to the Rajuk seeking alteration of categories of plots. Well, Mr. Secretary, does that mean changing the size of the plot from the position of power makes it legal? I hope ACC will be able to show this gentleman the address of Nazi muddin Road.