Drama within drama?
Two poor women, Noor Jahan and Hasina Banu, unveiled the fact that they did not faint due to starvation during Hasina's public visit to monga affected Nilphamari. They have spoken out in a state minister's public meeting. They said that they fainted due to their illness and as they were fasting.
It is not in the least true that they had been starving for seven days before they finally fainted at Sheikh Hasina's public meeting. By digging out the facts, the government body was able to unmask a put-on show drama which had been enacted to embarrass the ruling party.
Well, it is quite common in politics to give a simple incident political colour in order to play politics. It is very encouraging that the poor women spoke out. Then again, the confession might be a forced one written and directed by the people of ruling party. Is there any third eye that can bring the truth to light?
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.