Hizab

By Lovely Patwary, Purana Paltan, Dhaka
4 May 2006, 18:00 PM
I think the time has come to educate the politicians to have tolerance, to listen to others' opinions, and to show respect.

I am worried mostly about the lack of respect. Respect for the country, respect for institution, respect for the system.

When people comment on "hizab" they comment with disrespect. It is totally a personal matter.

I watched the television programme where the issue of " hizab" was taken up. Muslim women have been instructed to cover their body and head. As Muslim women, we are expected to follow this religious instruction.