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Woes of Bangladeshi workers abroad
When I had watched the news on sufferings of the Bangladeshi workers at KL airport, three questions came to my mind.
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Move to ban student politics
Although the students played a momentous role during the critical times--for example during the Language Movement of 1952 and the Six-point Movement of the sixties--they failed to live up to the expectation
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US foreign policy
This is reference to your recent news item, dated Sat. May 19, 2007 titled: 'US Wants to See Fully Functional Democracy in Bangladesh.
 
Sheikh Hasina's argument
In a dinner hosted by Sheikh Hasina in honour of journalists prior to her departure for Dhaka, she made the remark that there should not be any restrictions in Bangladesh for children of politicians becoming
 
National ID and politics abroad
I am a Bangladeshi living in the USA for the last 9 years. I have some suggestions about the National ID.
1. Each national should be given a unique national ID number.

 
Khaleda Zia
At the time when everyone is talking about ending "Poribar tantra" in political parties and introducing more democratic practices within the parties in order to allow a strong honest and dedicated leadership
 
27th BCS
Lately, there have been so many news reports in your newspaper, and also elsewhere, on the 27th BCS. I felt, as a candidate, that I should write to you expressing my views and thoughts on the issue.
 
Replace the note
When we receive a Taka 2 note, it really disappoints us. It is torn and dirty.
 
Letter to Sheikh Hasina
As a foreigner living in Bangladesh for many years, I have helplessly observed this poor country falling deeper and deeper into the abyss.
 
Ban on tobacco ads
The 23-Apr issue of The Daily Star carries a very stringent circular from the Health and Family Planning Ministry banning Tobacco ads in any manner/form, whatsoever.
 
Sydney Fair
The report 'Bangladeshi exporters get over $1m orders in Sydney show' (UNB, Dhaka) was published in your daily on May 21 which said, "Bangladeshi stalls were visited by thousands of business peopleand
 
University teachers
Recently, the CTG has issued an order to prevent university teachers from attending conferences, seminars, workshops abroad smoothly.
 
Movement of rickshaw
I am residing in a rented house at South Badda. Rickshaw is the only mode of transport for me to go to Gulshan and adjacent areas.
 
Article on CRP
I write to thank you for highlighting the recent events in CRP.
 
27th BCS: We want justice, not favour
Due to allegations of corruption against the 27th BCS exam, a cloud seems to be hanging over the candidates selected for different cadres.
 
National ID
As per the Election Commission (EC) decision, the National ID has many applications in our national life. As such, I humbly request the EC to laminate the National ID card before giving it to the holder.
 
Comments on a commentary
I must admit I was rather intrigued by a recent commentary (May 19th) written by you.
 
Failed leaders
I fully agree with the two writers' opinions expressed in your daily of May 16, 2007. Mr. Hassan & Mr. Shantoo have simply voiced the sentiments of the silent majority of our beloved Bangladesh.
 

 
   
 
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