"My architects, Kahn and Khan"

Ayub Khan is not a praise worthy man ­ nobody is disputing that, but despite his own agenda, the fact that he decided to commission such a work in Bangladesh but not in Pakistan is a fact and let's not criticise him for that. I think we have the right to be emotional and be proud that such a landmark architectural piece was built in our own country, just as the Egyptians, Indians and Cambodians take pride in their Pyramid, Taj Mahal and Angkor Wat. All three were slave-built. None reflected then common people's aspirations. None were 'proper' use of taxpayer's money.

If we are concerned about misuse of public fund and cultural reflection, let's pick more relevant topics: Airport Road beautification project and the neon signboards beaming from the top of our airport, but not Kahn and Khan.