I was wondering how awareness around these atrocities can be spread more? Today's caffeine induced teen society is already looking forward to tommorrow even before noon. DU university's justification beyond its basic purpose of providing education, has been severly eroded over the past 30 years. It has produced nothing but corrupt leaders, who in turn have to deal with student agitation from the same institution they were a part of 20 years before. Moreover, the flourishing "English Medium" alternative is steadily displacing (not replacing) as a strong stream towards scholastic evolution.
So which institution remains in Bangladesh to forward the message of our independance? The honest truth is that lightning never hits the same place twice. It is hardly possible for the Pakis to re- conquer BD and perpetrate the genocide that they did in 71. So what is the purpose of re-running these tapes?
It could be only 2 of the following,
1) To continue to forward leftist emotions within ourselves. And one outlet is definitely Paki bashing. Trace elements left of that strain has been inherited by many of us from our left leaning Awami parents. And unfortunately all our liberal arts brilliance is channeled towards this agenda of self-pity for emotional balance.
2) Understand that unless we grow stronger and united, the next invading army will repeat all this. That is where the true spirit of 71 should lie. It is a lesson that points out to the basic facets of nation building - unity and execution of practical values. Until many of you stop sobbing in tears until your lungs give way, you will be over run. Until many of you let an individual or group of individuals from our past light up your path into the future, you are doomed.
Instead of crying over the deaths of Mujib or Zia, why not try to become like them - as much as you can. That is my take away from the sentiments of November and December.
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