Spirit of Victory Day
The zealots, Islamic fundamentalists, have raised their heads again; many innocent people have so far been killed by them (JMB operatives). And every day bombs are being blasted killing and injuring many. On December 16, the gallant Freedom Fighters liberated the country from the occupation forces. Actually it was Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, whose great leadership and dynamism inspired the otherwise innocent, harmless teeming millions to stand rock solid in those dark days of the nine month long War of Liberation. At this critical juncture when the nation appears to be divided on political lines, many pertinent questions crowd the minds of the people. After a nine month war the mighty Bengali nation snatched victory at a heavy cost. But even in this democratic era the nation is haunted by forces opposed to our glorious liberation war.
On the other hand, there is no sign of unity among the political parties. Politics has become a costly game and completely commercialised for the benefits of those self-certified patriots who are actually destroying the moral fabric of our society. Watchers of our political scene are observing the rapid political developments with dismay. Many people have miserably failed to evaluate the sacrifices of the brave sons of the soil who embraced martyrdom upon the altar of independence.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Has the present democratically elected government really brought smiles to the faces of the toiling masses braving all odds with patience, tolerance and perseverance?
The time has come for us all to bear in mind that our Founding Father was not the leader of a particular party only. He was the leader of the entire nation and as patriots it is our foremost duty to follow him. Late President Ziaur Rahman was also a gallant freedom fighter and his achievement in liberating the country should not be overlooked. But the ruling party should not misuse his name.
We sincerely believe that the two national leaders, Sheikh Hasina and Begum Khaleda Zia, will act with utmost prudence and refrain from political hostilities at this critical juncture of our national life.