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The trend at which the price of petrol/gas is increasing and the demand for these motor fuels rising, I think, authorities concerned should give a second thought on the fate and future of paddle rickshaw, which needs no fuel but manpower to run and which provides employment to many in addition to its great environ-friendly quality! What is essential, a separate rickshaw track on all the main roads and development of a good traffic culture.

Palin accuses Obama

It is ridiculous! Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin recently labeled Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama as a 'friend of terrorists'! I think, Republicans, more precisely people within the 'Bush Circle' are suffering from 'mistrust and insecurity syndrome'. Otherwise how could Palin make such a statement against her own countrymen Obama who has already proved his patriotism and popularity?

Rainbow colours are innocent!

One would notice that currently people in some particular segments of the society have become active to get themselves enlisted in the supporters' list of the political party which has so far succeeded in creating an impression that they are coming to power through winning the coming election! Many have already changed their color.

Well if common people do this, it won't harm the nation much but if society lords and literate people do so, it is really alarming for the country!

In my opinion, the political parties should screen everyone's background before registering him or her with their supporters' forum! It is to be kept in mind that "Rainbows have seven colors but they are innocent!"

Professor M Zahidul Haque

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University

Dhaka-1207.