Eid and the poor
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The essence of Eid is on air and people of Bangladesh undoubtedly burst out into shopping. The television channels are regularly airing programmes regarding the shopping trends. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard the host affirming a sari, costing Tk. 3 lakh! How ridiculous is that now? The other day I turned the pages of The Daily Star, there was a rickshaw puller standing by the alley, selecting dresses from street vendors for his son. This man trapped in the vicious cycle of poverty could not even afford a shirt costing Tk. 200 and the fact is that in this very same country people are choosing dresses worth Tk. 3 lakh! People, who are affluent can argue back that this is what they have earned with their hard labour, so they possess every right to purchase anything they like, they have every right to enjoy. Well, it is also true enough that people are very much helpless and poor at its lowest level. So, a humble request to all -if you have ability, then help the needy. Eid Mubarak!
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