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Too Ill For Justice
Road accidents have been claiming lives at an alarming rate in Bangladesh. The main reason behind this exponential increase in road accidents is nothing but lack of penalty and justice for breaking traffic and transport laws. We have seen no such evidence that a driver who once killed people by his vehicle and now facing trial or punishment for the occurrence. Recently we have witnessed how rich people can easily escape punishment even after killing several pedestrians while driving under influence and even without license. In the article titled "Too Ill For Justice" (published on October 23, 2015) written in a satirical way, these unfortunate scenarios have been depicted very well.  If our lawmakers would read this piece, I am sure they would think twice before patronising the lawbreakers. 
Tonmoy Chakrabarti
Kalabagan, Dhaka

Photo: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo

In the Realm of History
The spotlight article titled "In the Realm of History" (published on October 16, 2015) was an amazingly wonderful and articulated written piece. It was full of important information that helped me to know about the great personality Enayet Kabir Khan in detail. It is very startling to know how he has collected and preserved the lost history through his collection of rare stamps, coins, books, magazines, newspapers and what not. His rich collection should be utilised by the young researchers of our country who seek valid and authentic information. Thank you Star Weekend for writing on this great personality and giving us a chance to know about his huge treasure house.
Samiul Raijul
North South University, Dhaka  

Dhaka 100 Years Ago
Dhaka Ajse Panchas Baras Pahle is one of the most rare and resourceful books on Dhaka's history. It reveals how Dhaka has been reshaped by the colonial British government and how western culture and commodities start to influence the day to day lives of millions of Dhakaites. The book also gives important accounts of significant political incidents that happened in Dhaka at that time. However, the problem for the history enthusiasts is the book is really very rare. I think the Star Weekend's informative article on this book (published on October 23, 2015) will inspire the publishers to reprint and preserve this valuable book on our very own city.
Arham Sultan
Lalbagh, Dhaka

*** The opinions expressed in these letters do not necessarily represent the views of the Star Weekend.