Volume 4 Number 174 Mon. November 17, 2003    
 
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Words from B Chowdhury
Prof Dr. Badruddoza Chowdhury has opened his mouth at last. He has highlighted some facts Of our political and social life. Actually, this country is in need of good politicians like him.
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Taslima Nasrin's "Ka"
Taslima Nasrin has appeared in the media once again with her latest piece "Ka".
 
Flawed cricket!
I've been following our cricket team's performances closely over the recent months and have noticed one unbelievable fault that everybody has overlooked so far -- our team lacks presence! How else can
 
Of notes and coins
We may be having too many types in each of the denominations of our currency notes and coins.
 
Utopian thoughts?
I am bemused by the letter of Ms Samiha Esha published on November 13. She seems to be over concerned about the mushroom growth of shopping malls, and the huge profits made by businessmen in the process.
 
For better classrooms
I am responding to a November 14 article, "Government to set up 2,540 more primary schools" and an October 14 article that said 30,000 new classrooms would be built under the new PEDP-II.
 
Fully agreed with the Cambridge scholar
Israel has produced good soldiers and scientists, so what? That doesn't absolve it of the sins that it is committing against humanity.
 
Attention, BTV
On 14 Nov, BTV telecast the movie "The Message". The movie ended with a recitation of "Khutbatul Wida". The movie, and specially its ending, created a beautiful trance in almost all the viewers.
 
Phone tapping , invasion of privacy
A parliamentary committee's decision to endorse legislation that would allow the Bangladeshi authorities to intercept and tap phone calls and e-mails is bound to lead to abuse of power and is unlikely
 
DS news coverage
This is in response to Mr. Shahjahan Ahmed's letter "Is The Daily Star anti-establishment?" (Star- Friday, Oct 31st).
 
"Indian editor, four journalists jailed"
The above captioned news item published in The Daily Star on November 9 was really shocking. The editors and four journalists of a prominent daily like 'The Hindu' had been sentenced to jail .
 

 
   
 
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