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According to the statistics of the Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK), from 1st January - 3rd November 2007, a total of 505 women got raped. Just imagine! If 505 women have been victims of rape this year, then can we figure out how many women got raped since liberation? It's a matter of great shame that though we are the citizens of an independent country, we are not safe enough. In her book “Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape”- Susan Brownmiller puts the number of women raped by the Pakistan military and their local collaborators between 200,000 and 400,000. Did they care to see that even after 36 years of independence we failed to ensure women's protection? In fact, we not only failed to prevent rape, but we also failed to prevent acid violence, domestic violence, violence instigated by fatwa, eve teasing, dowry related violence…a never-ending list. Though all the successive governments took different initiatives to stop such violence, they haven't been successful.

I love my country and that is why I want to see it placed in the best position among other great countries of the world. I want to see my Bangladesh in such a height that I can proudly say, “Look, this is my country”. I want to see that Bangladesh is such a country where women are secure enough to work in the men's world, where rape and other violence against women would be a thing of the past. I believe that ultimate ray of light will definitely help change my country and make the world say “Look, this is what a country should be like”.

I don't know whether my wish would turn into reality or not, but I don't want to stop dreaming, I don't want to lose hope, I don't want to stop trying to change my beloved Bangladesh. Because it's my country, my pride. I don't want anyone to raise fingers at my pride. It's not possible to change my country in a day, so it will take time. But I'm sure my dream will one day come true to stun the entire world.
(Student of Law, Chittagong University)

Jahangirnagar University Day- January 12, 2008

Shihab Islam Tanim

Jahangirnagar University-the premier university of the country started its official journey on January 12, 1971. Since then every year we celebrate Jahangirnagar University Day on this special date. So, this year 12 January was the most anxiously awaited day for all the present and past students of Jahangirnagar University. It was day to celebrate and to feel united with all JU students and faculty members. Every department brought out rallies with banners and organized various programs . Long live JU.

BBA, 13th Batch,
Jahangirnagar University.