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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Story of a ghostly polity
I was watching live talk show 'Front Line' on Banglavision on June 16, 2014. In that show viewers ask questions to the guests through telephone calls. A viewer called and said that he would not ask any question; instead he would tell them a story: One day a grandfather came home after work, and his grandchildren crowded around him requesting him to tell them a ghost story. The grandfather started the story: "On January 5 an election was held."The grandchildren became very disappointed and said, "We want to hear a ghost story, not this." The grandfather replied, "I do not know any scarier ghost story than this."
This story reveals how people are feeling about January 5 voter-less general election. Those who took charge of the country in a very unusual way, talk constantly of democracy, when actually they trampled on the basic rights of the people. Ghoulish incidents are happening regularly, maybe one day the county will become a ghost state.
Nur Jahan Chittagong
Toothless Tigers
The second ODI was a golden opportunity for the Tigers to level the series. After the way the Seamers bowled, it was definite that Bangladesh would win the match. The way the batsmen threw away their wickets was extremely disappointing. I think Tamim should not play anymore. The way Ziaur Rahman got out, after trying to hit the first ball for a six when 7 wickets were down, proves that the Tigers don't need a new coach but some common sense! The required run rate was 2 per over. Even if they had played like that in a test match, they would have won. Will they continue to lose like this and even get paid for it?
Aminur Rahim
NeuiDOHS, Mohakhali Dhaka
Comments on news report, "Bribery by two anti-graft men," published on June 18,2014
Nazmul Haq
I don't think losing job as punishment is enough for these ACC officials accused in the complaint. They should be held accountable and judged with higher standard of law. Jail terms are absolutely necessary, if they are found guilty. The ACC act may be amended for that purpose.
Akm Bari
It appears that the fence is eating up the fruits.
Aasfisarwar
Bangladesh is now run by corrupt unelected representatives. Every institution is politicised and corrupted.
Mofi
Will the government kindly frame a rule/Iaw in a way so that it becomes mandatory for all ACC officials to state their assets periodically to a body such as parliamentary standing committee? This is really important and should be done in no time; otherwise ACC will soon become a worthless institution.
Hardreality
Hilarious! If personnel from this body are involved in bribery, then every corrupt person from everywhere will get away by committing crime. ACC should know that this kind of news makes this institution a laughing stock to people. ACC should clean its house first with exemplary punishment. Otherwise, why on earth people will take them seriously?
Akhtar Shah
One won't be surprised if an announcement comes from the top with the following content: "Ifs all a huge international conspiracy against these two decent men. They are completely innocent of any wrongdoing! The developer should be arrested and put in jail immediately for harassment and be interrogated to establish which foreign hand is behind all this!"
"Silence not expected" (June 17, 2014)
Dev Saha
I am saddened to see such pogrom committed on the stranded Biharis. Thank God, at least one brave lady has spoken up for Biharis' rights. Please arrest the perpetrators and punish them.
"Embassy shifts 50 to safety" (June 18, 2014)
Mofi
This is the beginning of the death of a unified Iraq. I wish I could know how former president Bush feels now and what he says to justify his action.