Conflict in Syria
More than 250,000 Syrians have lost their lives in four-and-a-half years of armed conflict, which began with anti-government protests before escalating into a full-scale civil war. More than 11 million have been forced from their homes as forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and those opposed to his rule battle each other – as well as jihadist militants from the so-called Islamic State. Are we blind or don’t we have humanity. When will humanity prevail?
Nahid Hasan
University of Dhaka
The woes of CNG passengers
A lot of people use CNG-run auto rickshaws as a means of transport. The drivers often ask for at least a 100 Taka for a short distance, no matter what the meter says. If the meter reads Taka 70, for example, they say it’s not worth the trouble and refuse to accept the money. Also some of them simply refuse to go by the meter and try to charge a “verbally agreed upon” extravagant amount. The relevant authorities should look into the matter to reduce the suffering of passengers at the hands of unscrupulous drivers.
Zabed Wali
Chittagong
