Vol. 5 Num 285 Wed. March 16, 2005    
 
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Banish hartal!
I agree with the editor (March 13) that the time is overdue for our greedy politicians to end hartal politics. This is year 2005 and people all over the world laugh at us when they hear this.
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Are we fundamentalists?
It is really very unfortunate that Islam is being worn as a "dress alone" by some people. They are committing crimes in the name of religion in our country.
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Women and fisheries
The actual and potential contributions of women in fisheries require a holistic approach that encompasses the role played by women in this sector in rural societies.
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Rights of women
I am a male member of the society. I have observed some "frantic" activities to promote women's rights . The Bejing Conference was the focal point.
Now we are observing its 10th anniversary.

 
Ban on smoking
DS published a news on the passing of the landmarkÊ'Smoking and Tobacco Usage (control) Act, 2005', introduced by the Health and Family Welfare Minister.
 
Impact of hartal
A UNDP report, titled "Beyond Hartals: Towards Democratic Dialogue in Bangladesh" published on March 10 exposed the impacts of hartals on the economy of Bangladesh.
 
Birth and Death Registration Act
The Birth and Death Registration Act, 2004 has made registration of all births and deaths mandatory.
 
South Korea's success
I came across a wonderful article in the online edition of the San Francisco Chronicle.
 
BTTB cell phone
Recently, our prime minister inaugurated the BTTB cell phone service. People in the country were really impressed to hear the news.
 
Unearth the mysteries
According to newspaper reports, three persons confessed to their involvement in the killing of SAMS Kibria. The government has given police the freedom to investigate this killing.
 
English medium education
I am very pleased that the matter of the regulation of English-medium schools is beginning to be discussed in a truly learned fashion between those who have the interests of true education at heart.
 
Violation of diplomatic norms
You have reported "Germany offers dialogue to make next JS polls free & fair".
 
Power ban --ruling and reality
This is a response to the write-up by Sabrina Murshed (DS: March 13) on the subject.
 
IP Engineers
In DS of March 9, the letter from Mr. Ifthekhar Ahmed titled "Good RMG Manager" has drawn my attention.
 
"Reining in BNP MPs"
I have read with surprise your lead news "Reining in BNP MPs" published in The Daily Star of 13 March, 2005.
 

 
   
 
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