Comments on news report

“Alarm over antibiotics,” published on April 27, 2014

Saint
Rightly said, “That sort of corruption you will find in all sectors.” But all this corruption is ruining our present and future too.

OpeeMonir
Flagyl is one such antibiotic that is used in serious stomach ailment or in the case of diarrhoea. This particular medicine is widely available in Bangladesh over the counter, no question asked. Repeated or frequent use of this particular medicine has potential to do permanent damage to our digestive system. This is just a single example to start with...

Salma L.
The dishonesty of our physicians is not a new issue. For years our doctors have been prescribing unnecessary medicines to patients just to make money. Surgeons also conduct avoidable and unnecessary surgical procedures. These professionals are going on with their illegal activities and our health administration is turning a blind eye.
Hope The Daily Star will continue to write about this issue and our govt. will take some practical measures to save the nation.

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“They don't need Teesta water?” (April 26, 2014)

Mofi
Are these AL leaders insane? I guess not! It is perhaps a trick to save their skin.

SM
A true AL leader showing his allegiance to his country! I forgot the alphabets to express the adjectives for people like these.

Snr Citizen
Simple math; we need Teesta water for the survival of millions and for their livelihood!

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“The killing mission” (April 26, 2014)

James Rozario
Gen. Manzur's family deserves justice. We, as conscious citizens of Bangladesh, want to see that justice is served to this valiant freedom fighter.

Hakli
Truth can never be hidden for good -- no matter how crafty you are -- even if you're ERSHAD! May Allah grant Jannat to Gen. Manzur. His family might find a little solace knowing that the truth has started to come out to put some cowards into the garbage of history.