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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Forming committees not enough
After MV Shatil, another launch- MV Miraj-4 capsized. We are really shocked to know the sad news. We pray for the departed souls and express deep sympathy to the bereaved families. Hearing the sad news the shipping minister, local administration and higher authority of BIWTA visited the spot, formed an investigation committee and declared a lump sum compensation for the bereaved family.
These types of accidents happen frequently in Bangladesh during April- September period and the authority always does the same thing - visits the spot, offers condolence and lastly forms an investigation committee. But the result is always zero.
Every year launch accidents happen due to bad weather or for carrying more passengers than launch's capacity. If BIWTA and the ministry concerned play a strong role regarding this, launch owners will be bound to obey the rules of BIWTA and thus we will not see any more launch accident in the future.
Md. Abdullah-Al-Mamun (Badshah) Daffodil International University
What was the AAG's fault?
Recently the government relieved the Additional Attorney General MK Rahman of his post without showing any reason. Sources said that MK Rahman didn't make any strong arguments against the HC's order of arresting the alleged Rab officials in Narayanganj seven murder case and the government was irked by this.
I don't understand what the government expects from its officials. Though MK Rahman has a pro-AL background, the government, (especially the PM) was annoyed with him over a number of issues including the Narayanganj case. So, he has been terminated in a sudden move. This will discourage government officials to act in public interest.
Sunehra
Rajshahi
Financial backing for community radios
In Bangladesh, 14 community radios are operating in different parts of the country to help rural people uplift their socio-economic condition by increasing their access to information and encouraging community action. Currently these radio stations are running as non-profit media. They have only a limited scope for earning revenues to meet their operational costs. It may be mentioned here that the Indian government has allocated 100 crore rupees for the development of the country's community radio sector. At present, 161 community radios are on air in India.
Community radios are functioning in almost all the countries of the world. So, it is strongly felt that the government should allocate sufficient fund for community radio for its development and better management.
Professor M Zahidul Haque
Department of Agricultural Extension & Information System