Timely
Cover Story
I would like to thank Shamim Ahsan for his well-written
cover story in the October 10 issue of SWM. After
reading his article it seems that it is the most important
issue facing the nation now. If India implements this
river-linking project, Bangladesh will turn into a
desert. This project seems to be a clear violation
of international rules too. We all should be united
to resist this Indian evil design, as there is no
chance of a second thought here.
Shams
Md. Nabed Noman,Amborkhana Sylhet
Banglapedia
in Public Library & DU Central Library
The
Asiatic Society of Bangladesh published the Banglapedia
about a year ago and it is the first such initiative
in South Asia. It has a huge demand, but not all can
buy it, given the whooping price it costs. I searched
for it in the Public Library and DU Central Library
but failed to find it. These two libraries are the
biggest libraries in the country. Regrettably neither
of the two libraries has yet collected the Banglapedia.
Not even after a tempting 50% concession offered by
the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. When I asked about
the Banglapedia at the information section, they replied,
“Is it the Bangla Academy Dictionary you are talking
about?” I believe the Public Library and Dhaka University
(DU) Central Library should immediately collect it
so that many of us, who cannot afford it, take necessary
action soon.
Md.Zillur
Rahaman,MSS Economics, BB Hall, DU
British
Council in Rajshahi
Rajshahi
is called the city of education. Many educational
institutes like RU,RUET,RMC, RUC and so on are available
here. But it is a matter of great regret that there
is no British Council in this city. We who are studying
in various institutes of Rajshahi city, are deprived
of the British Council's facilities. For participating
in an internationally approved examination like IELTS
and TOEFL, we have to go to Dhaka. For this reason,
we are missing various opportunities. I request and
notice to the higher authority of British Council
to set up a branch up in Rajshahi city considering
the greater interest of our people.
Juad,University
of Rajshahi
Guarding
the Reading Habit
I
read with great interest the article titled 'Guarding
the Reading habit' written by Rezwan Haque. I wholeheartedly
agree with him on his thoughts. Reading must be encouraged.
When I was in school my teachers strongly motivated
all the students to read books as much as possible.
Unfortunately these days students are given so much
homework that they just do not have the time to pursue
this truly pleasurable activity. There is also the
fact that other entertainment modes like computer
games and text messages via mobile phone have become
more popular than reading. As an LLB student I also
have to work, I do spend time browsing on the net
and I also spend a lot of time with my friends but
I do keep a certain time aside for reading. People
of all ages of course, have work to do and work is
stressful. But i would advise everyone to spend a
little time, maybe before going to sleep, to read
a few pages of a good book. It also happens to guarantee
a sound and comfortable sleep!
Arafat
Hasan, LLB Student