Readers’ Forum

For quality education

58,276 examinees obtained Grade Point Average (GPA)-5 in this year’s HSC exam. I congratulate all who passed but I am concerned about what they are actually learning. We have seen in the past that a lot of GPA-5 holders have failed to prove their competence in the admission tests of the public universities as they lack basic knowledge of most of the subjects. I think instead of numbers, we should focus more on quality.

Rifat Munir Eti
Dhaka

5-year Indian visa

We are glad to learn that the government of India is seriously considering issuing five-year multiple visas to Bangladeshi senior citizens (those above 65 years of age). We wholeheartedly welcome and greet the move. We suggest that males above 65 years of age and females above 60 years of age are considered as senior citizens in this regard.
The move will immensely benefit the economy of India. We would request the relevant authorities in India to expedite and implement the decision at the earliest.

Dr. SN Mamoon
Dhaka