MAILBOX

A Wind of Change
It is quite surprising to see that female workers in Dhaka have been employed to sell bus tickets, which is usually considered a man's job as this particular job requires a lot of interactions with people from all walks of life. It is quite positive that we are trying to break the stereotypes created by our own male dominated society. However, we should also be careful so that these pioneering women who have showed their mettle to take this challenge do not become victims of stalking, harassment and discrimination. The article titled "A Wind of Change" published in Star Weekend on October 21, 2016 has already pointed out some important issues such as scarcity of necessary facilities such as food and sanitation for these workers. The concerned authority should take immediate steps to solve these issues. 
Tapan Karmaker
Banani, Dhaka

The Mosque of Mohammadpur
Dhaka is called the city of mosques. For Bangladeshis, these mosques are more than mere place of worship. These mosques are part of the nation's culture and heritage that has been enriched by centuries of independent and prosperous Muslim rule. Many of Dhaka's mosques are more than centuries old that date back to the Mughal and Sultanate period. Interesting historical events and myths are entwined in these ancient structures. I would like to thank Star Weekend for featuring the Saat Gombuj Masjid in its article titled "The Mosque of Mohammadpur" published on October 21, 2016. Thanks to the article, I learnt a lot of unknown facts about Mughal period Dhaka and history of this beautiful mosque. 
Mirajul Islam
Keraniganj, Dhaka

The Common Man's Art
I really liked the article titled "The Common Man's Art" published in Star Weekend on October 21, 2016. The article amazingly depicted the beauty and artistic value of the colourful paintings that we see on the frame of one of our most popular transports – rickshaws. I am a regular rickshaw passenger. However, when I go out to work during busy working days, I hardly get any time to notice the elaborate paintings on the plastic and metal coverings of rickshaws. The article has enabled me to relish these beautiful works of art that bear the untold messages of the psyche of our country's working class people. I really appreciate the writer for her stunning style of storytelling and the team for choosing such an interesting topic for the spotlight. 
Al Mahmud
Jatrabari, Dhaka