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Causes of poverty in Bangladesh
In response to the letter "Why Are We Poor?" by Miraz Ahmed (April 5) I want to say something about poverty in Bangladesh, especially the reasons behind it.
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Fuel prices
A bunch of economists, led by Dr. Wahiduddun Mahmud, joined in the chorus of IMF, World Bank and ADP and suggested a steep rise in the price of fuel (New Age, 9 April 2006).This is total bunk to me.
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How is it possible?
The prime minister said that she & her government didn't know about the existence of Islamic militants in Bangladesh before August 17, 2005.
 
BBC debate on Bangladesh
The media and people concerned were so much enthusiastic to acclaim Steven Sackur ( famous for 'Hard Talk') was in Bangladesh to arrange a debate on the democracy in the country.
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Kuakata fishermen need lighthouse
I sailed out with a few fishermen into the Bay, and they said that a lighthouse would make a great deal of difference.
 
Our education
There are many well-known proverbs on education. Among those one is -- education is the backbone of a nation.
 
When we commit it!
Your paper reported (April 14), quote: "Policemen, armed and wearing boots, entered the mosque and arrested four persons.
 
What are they doing?
What are the ministers and MPs doing? Do they at all think deeply for their motherland? Or they simply come to power to meet their own needs? Are they really committed to fulfilling their promises that
 
Finding clean candidates
Much is being said and written about clean candidates in our news media and in various meetings and seminars.
 
Stranger than fiction
Cover story of the Time, Asian edition of April 10, 2006, has again proved the axiom "Truth is Stranger than Fiction". Mr.
 
Scarcity of English newspapers
Nowadays everything is undergoing change with the advancement of science and technology.
 
Allah/Khoda Hafez
This is in reference to the letter "Allah Hafez" by Moniruddun Ahmed. Traditions and customs are the basis of most of our behaviours, interpersonal interactions as well as laws.
 

 
   
 
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