The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh responds to an editorial by The Daily Star.
There are no visible changes yet.
The trainee doctors at BSMMU have been demanding an increase of monthly allowance from Tk 20,000 to Tk 50,000 – a demand which is justified.
Biman management seems to have opted for petty and short-term interests again. Numerous troubles with the vintage DC-10s, and even a recent bad landing (resulting in the loss of the aircraft) did not change the way this airline operates. Th aviation minister , who has claimed to be losing sleep over the 25 year old airframes, have somehow again gave his blessings for acquiring two more of the same. Biman's decision making methodology thus should be scrutinized by the government....
It's regrettable that the public education system in Bangladesh is not characterised by moderate and pragmatic concerns. It's rather conventional. For instance, the tendency of giving priority only to the students who have achieved the best results in the board examinations is not entirely appreciable. It's utterly undeniable that we have to encourage and gratify the successful students, but simultaneously we have to provide...
Many school teachers use sticks to punish their students. I don't support it at all. I think it is a cruel way of punishment. On the other hand, it creates immense frustration among the students. They are psychologically undermined. It is our responsibility to make a friendly environment for their education.
School authorities should search for an alternative way. They may use the detention system. These students are our future prospect, don't forget.
It has been more than eight years and a half since we responded to a call by the Directorate of Housing and Settlement for application for plot allotment in Mohammadpur F block from middle class and lower middle class people. I personally deposited an amount of Tk 30,000/ (Tk Thirty thousand only) on 13 Jan 2005 with the hope that I might be fortunate enough in the lottery for the plot in the aforesaid area. But unfortunately the authorities concerned have nearly forgotten their commitment and obligation....
Mr. Ariful Islam's letter regarding strengthening Saarc -- well, may I have the liberty to disagree with his suggestion. As a Pakistani, I believe each country in South Asia should develop its economy by utilising its talent. Saarc cannot be a good forum unless the issue of Kashmir is solved. In Pakistan we don't talk about Saarc and unless Saarc takes up the issue of Kashmir, we think that Saarc cannot achieve anything.
Bangladesh is a proud independent nation and it can take any step it wants to, but in Pakistan it is a different story. The masses do not have a high opinion about India and that's true about Saarc as well.
Your editorial captioned "Stop studying, start solving" speaks volumes for the problems that we are facing.
The government has failed miserably to address the important issues concerning public welfare.
It's a common misconception that cigarette makes a man look smarter and bold. The days of "rong chota jeans" and "jolonto cigarette" passed a long time ago. But the truth is, smokers seem not only disgusting but they also create public annoyance. And the nikotin spoils your lungs....
Recently, the DS has been receiving letters from some of its readers who have been congratulating the government's new force-- the Rapid Action Battalion for the so-called good work 'crossfire'. Considering the extent of violent crime in our society it was not surprising to see so many of us wanting to go for curbing crime. But what troubles me is these people's understanding of basic human rights principles and the long time repercussion of the feelings that many of us hold about these killings. Such expressions as shown in those letters congratulating for killing some people without any trial, only epitomize the level of 'extremity' that exists in our society and in our people. Far worse news is that it is on the rise. We seem to be losing all our humane values and becoming a...
