Readers’ Voice

Dowry still prevails in our society

The dowry system is a harmful practice that is prevalent in many parts of South Asia. In this tradition, the bride’s family is expected to provide gifts or money to the groom’s family as a condition for marriage. This practice has caused many problems, including financial burdens, domestic violence, and gender inequality.
It is important to note that dowry laws do exist in some countries, but they are often not enforced. The consequences of this can be devastating, as women are often subjected to abuse and violence by their husbands and in-laws.
Furthermore, your message implies that women are responsible for the dowry system, which is not true. The practice is rooted in patriarchy and the expectation that women’s families must pay to marry them off. This puts a tremendous burden on women and perpetuates gender inequality.
In conclusion, we need to work towards eliminating the dowry system in all countries. This will require a collective effort to change societal attitudes and ensure that laws are enforced to protect women from violence and discrimination.

Mahnoor Begum
Cumilla

Set job exam centers at district level

It is too much painful for a job seeker to cross his own district or divisional town to attend a job exam or interview. He has to face financial crisis as well as lost mental preparation. It is also more difficult for a female candidate to go far and participate in a job test. As a result, many meritorious candidates are not able to participate in the tests.
So, to alleviate the sufferings of the job seekers, all job test arrangements should be taken in departmental or district town. This is our expectation.

Mst. Zely Khatun
Kurigram Government College