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"The Night Time Chronicles"
The spotlight published last week (October 2, 2015) in the Star Weekend was a great read. The stories of the late night workers were really intriguing and through their stories we got to know their lifestyles quite closely. As a university student, I also like to do most of my tasks late at night as night is full of tranquillity and composure. As there is no distraction, I can give my full attention to the tasks. As for wandering, working-class people, they play an important role in our society. Some of them guard and protect our property while street vendors continue their businesses till late night giving people refreshments whenever needed. These hardworking people keep themselves awake to give us a sound and tranquil sleep. Thanks a lot to the Star weekend for turning the spotlight towards this unheard issue.
Samiul Raijul
North South University, Dhaka

Existing Crisis in Local Buses
I would like to thank the writer for writing article (published on October 2, 2015) on such an important issue. Whenever government takes steps to remove ramshackles, unfit vehicles from Dhaka's road, the commuters have to suffer excruciatingly due to the intolerable transport crisis. Again, each and every time the government increases fuel price, it is again the helpless citizens of Dhaka who have to pay excessive fare for riding those unfit and totally unusable vehicles. If steps are not taken immediately, I think Dhaka will become an uninhabitable city only for this intense transport crisis.
Sarah Farhana
Niketan, Dhaka

Photo: Amran Hossain

The Third Gender
If we consider our society as a family, then all of us who live together should treat each other as family members. However, we have failed to do so. We have discriminatory approaches towards many of our members especially towards the people belonging to the third gender, known as hijras. They have the same rights like us but they are jobless because and they don't get any opportunities. National Identification (ID) card is our symbol of nationality but they are deprived of it. Certainly, they often do some unwanted activities for their income but we have never asked why they do it. They can't start any business because they don't have any social status. We have many things to do for them but we don't do. However, if we can only change our outlook towards them, it can make a big difference.
Md Shariful Islam
Demra, Dhaka