Comments on news report

“Health insurance for all by 2032?” published on August 10, 2014

Khairul Alam
Well, this type of initiative will be highly appreciated.

Deepjelejai
This initiative will bode well for the poor as well as the middle class. Hope it will succeed.

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“Broadcast policy takes effect” (August 8, 2014)

Zaman Rahman
The National Broadcast Policy 2014 for television and radio has been introduced to stop the media from criticising the government and choke the freedom of expression in the talk shows.

Roni Rahman
Baksali black law re-emerged from the grave!

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“Govt call for not using 'Adivasi' term questioned” (August 9, 2014)

Salma L.
I have great sympathy for our tribal communities who have been ignored and mistreated by our governments for many decades. But I cannot agree with the word 'adivasi' which has been used to refer to our tribal communities who are not the indigenous people of Bangladesh. Our respected historians and anthropologists should be able to define who, if any, are our indigenous people.

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“No consolation for victim families” (August 9, 2014)

Mostafej
Government does not do its work properly. Many government employees including those in the BIWTA are very idle and don't perform their duties.