Distorting history
A reader, On e-mail
Some people create history, others write it. But those who try to distort it are thrown down its gutters. This is the cruel lesson of history. We are really shocked and dismayed that a democratic government could let some people to telecast a fabricated and concocted documentary on our glorious Liberation War to serve the petty party or group interests and make a heinous attempt to undermine the role of Bangabandhu in our movement for independence. Bangabandhu and Bangladesh are inseparable. Anyone who denies Bangabandhu denies Bangladesh. It's like discussing the solar system without the sun itself. There may be various opinions and controversies regarding performance and contribution of every other person and party but as the undisputed leader of the Liberation War Bangabandhu's role was unparalleled. Many genuine freedom fighters are still alive. They can give their eyewitness accounts to clarify certain issues and opinions included in the documentary. Some people may even take legal action. It is frustrating and disgraceful. We hope every sensible citizen will rise above petty political motivation and deplore the documentary. Bangabandhu is a treasure of the nation. The Awami League's greatest mistake is to treat him as their leader only. After 1971 he should have been placed above all party politics and retained as the symbol of national unity. Everyone must realise that history can be distorted for a while, but it cannot be destroyed. For the sake of posterity, The Daily Star should start a series of reactions of prominent personalities to this particular issue.
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