We'll fight for our Bangladesh!
Saber Rashed Nawaz, Ottawa, Canada
That's what I said to my mother when she was crying over the current state of her beloved Bangladesh. She has been worried, stressed and lately crying while hearing news about what is going on in Bangladesh and watching the only Bangla channel we get here in Ottawa. She keeps on crying and shaking her head saying, "This is not what we fought for, this is not the desh we hoped for we wanted a Bangladesh where democratic process will flourish and where all its citizens regardless of religion, sex and age can live and work with dignity! We wanted to have a caring, tolerant and respectful society where we all can enjoy our rich culture and heritage in peace." I have heard that the people of Bangladesh were found to be the happiest people on earth by a study - yet they are subjected to such violence and indignity! Even though I was born in Canada I am fortunate to have lived in Dhaka for four years when my parents were there. I love Bangladesh, its people and music. Now I am sixteen and living here in Canada again, but I miss the beautiful Bangladesh. My question is, with all its good talented people what is holding Bangladesh from becoming the Bangladesh all the people want it to be? Why don't we all try again the way my parents' generation fought for our freedom. I promise to do my part. I can't bear our motherland crying in despair!
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