An appeal to Reza Kibria

By Iskander Meah Dhanmandi, Dhaka
22 March 2005, 18:00 PM
The tragic death of your father Mr. SAMS Kibria was not merely your family bereavement but a national sorrow and shame. It was shocking that a national leader like Mr. Kibria could be eliminated so easily by criminals with possible machination by some political godfathers. You have our deepest sympathy.

We admire the way a crusade has been launched by your family and friends against all terrorism. You are, I am sure, aware that terrorism has many facets.

Imposing hartal through violence, setting fire to public transports, burning the bogies of a passenger train in Bhairab Station in which a guard was burnt alive were also acts of terrorism. Your crusade must spell out your condemnation of these anti-people activities.

If you had launched your crusade against terrorism a few years back then we could have gained valuable time for creating public awareness.