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Don't call him 'Bangla Bhai'

26 January 2006, 18:00 PM
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By Sohel Hasan, Sydney
26 January 2006, 18:00 PM
I know it might be a little late to make the request, but I am tired of hearing you calling him 'Bangla Bhai' who is one of the most wanted terrorists in our country. How can we call a terrorist by our country name? I can only think, when he was in a training camp in a foreign land with other terrorists from different places, he was probably the only member from Bangladesh. That's how he probably got that name which was used by other terrorists. Imagine an Australian terrorist is called as 'Aussie Brother' ! Can't even imagine! Not sure how our media, opposition parties and even the government allowed this to happen.

Even the Honourable Prime Minister calls him 'Bangla Bhai'. But now is better than never. From now on, please call him by his name.

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We people like to think big, attempt big; but when it comes to removing the wrong there is no one to stand straight and face the devil.

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Look at our country, Bangladesh. The morning dew, its lush green grasses, the bluish-white skies, the colorful display of the nature, and the beautifully laid suburb, villages, and countryside. It makes one praise each moment, making us proud bit by bit being the citizens of this country.

But Bangladesh is looked down upon. It is once more in the news all around the globe. This time, not because of poverty, not even for flooding, but for "terrorism" and suicide bombing.

The birth of BANGLA BHAI has awakened a fear among the people that is amazingly deadly. It is the innocent people that become victims. Humanity has left our souls. The politicians and government are doing nothing but promising its citizens a secure life in the future. But things are getting worse each day. The poor are being deprived of food, shelter, and education. Yet, there are the on going telecasting of bombings and endless articles of threats in the newspapers.

It's time the government took immediate action to check the rot. Or is it time for the public, the common masses to take a stand? Terrorism is knocking at our doors, waiting to gulp us down. And before we open it we have to think something fast. We cannot let these cruel terrorists slaughter us so ruthlessly.

Salman Habib, Chittagong