Petition for Birsrestha Matiur Rahman
You may be aware that a few USA based Bangladeshi patriots have started a massive signature campaign to support the initiative to bring back the remains of late Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman from Masroor Air Force Base in Pakistan.
This great martyr was awarded the highest State Honour 'Bir Srestha' in recognition of his patriotism and sacrifice in our Liberation War. We got freedom and a land of our own, but this brave fighter hasn't got the opportunity to enjoy the air of the free land. After the history-making crash of 'Bluebird' (code-name of that T-33 aircraft) near the Indian border, Matiur Rahman was buried in a graveyard reserved for fourth class employees, at Masroor Airbase. What a fate of a hero! We are deeply ashamed that 34 years have been passed and Matiur still could not reach his beloved Bangladesh.
I request you to take initiatives to inform all Bangladeshis to take part in this campaign.
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