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Letters to Editor
 
Maradona & the World Cup!
World Cup football 2006 has gained the momentum that has gripped millions across the worldthose in the stadium and outside stadium glued to the TV screens. Many a team have proved their worth by now.
 
Tagore
When in London for my Masters in 1967, I shared a flat with a friend. He was doing his Extra Masters.
 
Boycotting Israel...
The boycotting of Israel by most Arab and Muslim nations except Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco is absolutely obsolete in this fast changing world.
 
A note for Sheikh Hasina
Just as your opponent does, you too, often, talk about the ideals of democracy. Just as your opponent does, you too, often, talk about injustice, intolerance and so on and so on and so on ... ...
 
Curbing corruption
'Corruption is now an acceptable conduct', the Chief Justice said while speaking as chief guest at a seminar on "Corruption: Awareness of citizens" held on 21 May.
 
Avoid wastage
I would like to draw the kind attention of my Muslim brothers to a touchy matter.
 
Clean candidates
I would like to refer to your article entitled "Quest for clean candidates" written by Mr. Md. Ameer-uz-Zaman which appeared on 14 May 2006 in your daily.
 
Role of Imams
I am an American researcher working on engagement between development organisations and Imams and the increasingly active role of Imams in community development.
 
Special days
In line with the British and American culture, Mother's day and Father's day are being celebrated in our country too.
 
No regard for us!
The two major political parties-- AL and BNP-- hold rallies on their central office premises almost everyday. Such rallies cause a lot of dislocation to public life.
 
Zarqawi's death
Mr. Bush, Mr. Blair and Mr. Maliki while celebrating Mus'ab Al-Zarqawi's death termed it a serious blow to Iraqi freedom fighters.
 
Breaking of parliamentary norms
People were stunned when they saw the incident in the parliament on 13 June, 2006.
 
End of democracy?
The election process is the single most important factor for the proper functioning of democracy in a country.
 
Is student politics needed?
The question "Is student politics needed?" has really attracted me. According to the situation of our country it's now a sensitive point.
 
Crossfire or shootout?
We again came across the story "Two top outlaws killed in 'crossfire' with Rab" as reported by your Rajshahi correspondent.
 
Escape
It gives me the happiest feeling ever when I recall the most memorable day of my life. Trapped alone among all the lifeless creations of God for so many years gave me a feeling of disgust for myself.
 
Perturbed civil life
The death anniversary of late President Ziaur Rahman was observed on May 30, 2006 with much ado as usual.
 
TV channels
Thanks to Mr Jahir U Hyder for his letter, captioned above, published in your daily on May 4.
 

 
   
 
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