Vol. 5 Num 233 Mon. January 17, 2005    
 
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Tigers and elephants (white!)
We have Royal Bengal Tigers (in the beautiful forest), the famous Bengal black goat (best meat in the world), and white elephants in some government offices and autonomous bodies.
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To banish rickshaw or not...
In my opinion, the authorities concerned should give a second thought on keeping separate lanes for the rickshaws in the city's major roads thereby allowing rickshaws to ply in Dhaka, a city which once
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Better democracy
We have crossed 33 years of our independence! Democracy is maturing and slowly gaining ground in our country. At present people at large want peace, security and development.
 
No change!
Every year the month of victory comes and goes reminding us of the sprit of the liberation war, then come the New Year, new resolution, evolution without solution, many dreams unfulfilled.
 
Technology and we!
They say through technology human life has become easier, faster and more secure. None bothers to doubt this fact. The issue of the relation between man and machine has become extremely intricate.
 
English proficiency of cricket players
I am a little late to write on the issue. I am sorry to mention that we sometimes overlook some issues that are important.
 
A tribute to my father
My father left this world forever (may Allah rest his soul in peace) on December 26, 2004 in a city hospital.
 
Hiding good news ?
The small news was published on page 11 of DS on 15 January, 2005.
 
Beautification of Dhaka!
The beautification of Dhaka as conceived by Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) is simply a cosmetic work to deceive and divert public attention from mismanagement and mess that they have created in the city.
 
Those people.....
Some people said, "Bangladesh will never win against Pakistan."
Bangladesh won!
Some people said, "Bangladesh will never win against India.

 
Dubious lottery?
It seems the results of the lotteries that are held from time to time are not convincing. There are allegations that the organisers are not always honest and transparent.
 
Future of RMG sector
We are well informed that the MFA quota system was phased out on Jan 1, 2005.This has become a threat to our RMG sector as well as its export.
 
English learning system in rural schools
We all know that school level education is very crucial for all, because it builds a strong foundation and leads a student forward.
 
Small pleasure of life
Reading the morning newspaper (with a cup a tea alongside) is no longer the traditional small pleasure of life.
 
Withdraw ban on rickshaw
I strongly support the comment in the feature article on the editorial page of The Daily Star appearing on December 28, criticising the unfair and undemocratic restrictions (initiated by the vested rich
 
Narasimha Rao
My attention has been drawn to the death news of PV Narasimha Rao, the father of open market economy in India and a full five-year term prime minister from outside Nehru-Gandhi family.
 
Experience of a Hajji
It is said that those who go to Saudi Arab to perform Hajj are 'Guests of Allah'. I got the opportunity to perform Hajj as a non-ballotee through a package.
 

 
   
 
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