Name game at its worst

We used to think that changing names and giving names to new institutions after Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other prominent figures of the Awami League was a trademark of that party alone, and it evoked displeasure in the minds of people. It did little to increase respect for the great leaders. Despite our request not to change the Chittagong Airport's name, it was renamed as "M A Hannan International Airport." And when the BNP came to power in 2001 the name was again changed, now it is called "Shah Amanat International Airport."

The decision to change the name of National University has made us very unhappy . It will blur the image of the BNP and in no way add to the respect that people already have for Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. The BNP should consider all the aspects of the issue and refrain from making the same mistake again and again .

But the objection coming from AL General Secretary Abdul Jalil is hard to digest, we can only say, "Look, who is speaking."