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Trapped in intrigue?

20 April 2005, 18:00 PM
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By A Husnain, Dhaka
20 April 2005, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh is truly trapped in international intrigue, according to a seminar in Dhaka (DS 4/4/). It is neo-colonialism; the United States is initiating the British ghost of the Empire era. Actually it is the Western exploitation of the third world; mainly for natural energy resources, followed by new markets of a couple of billion consumers. Islamic terrorism is just a diversion tactic. Mahathir has proposed gold as the international standard for international transactions. The ME monarchs should not let the Muslims down. Free survival is more than religion.

Religion is a message or a medium? Let this issue be debated for mass awareness.

The US dollar is going to bust as the sole international currency. Its effect would be far greater than that caused by the tsunami (under-sea quake), as the developed nations would feel the pinch, and fume in their helplessness.

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The US intentions in S Asia have to be seriously analysed by the two main wearing political parties in Dhaka. Diversion movements just won't do. Our bad politics is letting Bangladesh down, and there are no dissenting voices on this issue. It is a pity that politics might go on hibernation for a while. Look at the plight of some Saarc members.

Our politicians should not let the country go into the hands of foreign powers. See how India changed camps, and the plight of Pakistan. The situation in Nepal is not a quiz. The mighty US is fighting for its own survival! As a citizen I have a simple message, unite or become a slave.