No need of anxietyWe should not be anxious for the sacrificial animal. There is no need thereof, because the home production can meet the Eid demand. We should, rather, pay attention to the security of the cattle carrying trucks, cattle owners and cattle traders. It is really sad and painful for those whose cattle are hijacked or stolen in the darkness of night. We want to prove ourselves as token of civilized nation.Qurbani is binding on those of the Muslims, who have cash or savings in any form equal to the price of 52 tolas of silver. They will slaughter cattle in share or alone as the case may be, then will eat the meat and feed the distressed. Disregard for this Divine decree will be treated seriously by Allah in the Hereafter. There is no binding on the country of origin of the sacrificial animals be that home grown or come form neighbouring country. Since giving of Qurbani relates to the financial abilities, we should not be anxious if price is high. Allah will judge our heart and devotion.Ameer HamzahDhakaMargin of defeat countsHosts Bangladesh conceded as many as 11 goals and scored two only in their fixed two matches in the AFC Under-16 Football Championship. The home team lost to Saudi Arabia 1-5 and the United Arab Emirates 1-6 few days ago. We know that both Saudi Arabia and the UAE are among the continent’s top football playing nations, but we never thought that the margin of defeats will be so bigger.It means that our players need more and more extensive training both ethically and physically. Mere lectures are of no use. In this connection, however, we may suggest adopting Spain’s Tiki-Taka techniques tentatively. Will the team coach listen to us?Perhaps, Brazil may also gain from this technique. Khurshida HaqueDhaka
