Frequency of Letters Page

S.A. Mansoor, Gulshan, Dhaka
For some times past, it is noticed that you have reduced the frequency of publication of the Letters Page. This appears rather puzzling! Is it that you do not receive enough letters to the editor? Or is it that the page being non-revenue; does not satisfy your profitability criteria? You may rightly point out that it is none of the reader's business in any case.

We however believe that the Letters Page gives a cross section of different view points on various subjects in your pages; and written in interesting styles with expressions; ranging from serious to humourus. It is also a good opportunity for students to improve their skills in English writing; which you will appreciate is not at its best among Bangladeshi students. Often it opens up interesting vistas of discussions on various local or international issues; giving divergent point of views. To sum up; the page is interesting reading for most readers; particularly the students and the elderly. Even the authorities may sometimes find very pertinent suggestions on matters of public interest.

I hope in consideration that "variety is the spice of life" being offered in the page; please publish it every alternate day; not necessarily full page for every published issue. Else, as an elderly regular reader I miss an important, interesting and newsworthy page in your otherwise good daily.