Saving water
S.A. Mansoor, Gulshan, Dhaka
Amidst the daily news reports of CTG's continuing crusade against the corrupt, and the unwanted drama revolving around the BNP chief, which is now nothing but a boring event, newspaper reading is an unrewarding experience. Only the sports page provides some interesting variety!In contrast, the good news in page 3 of your publication (May 16) on the real possibility of reduction in water requirement for rice planting is the most exciting and eventful news for us in Bangladesh. Hopefully, the breakthrough will soon be achieved. We will be looking forward to more news and follow up of this revolutionary technological achievement by the IRRI. Are our politicians who will run this country at all aware of this important news item? I am sure our government, elected or otherwise, will give topmost priority and support to disseminate this important development to the farmers. It will definitely reduce the cost of production of rice. Even if there is no visible decrease in the price of rice; hopefully it will increase the profit margin of our marginal farmers somewhat. And they really deserve all that they can earn. They are the real backbone of the country.
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