Why were they heroes
This refers to the article "Why were they heroes" by Mohammad Badrul Ahsan published on DS January 9. I fully endorse his views on the subject. The army officers who met accidental death surely died like victims, not like heroes. There is of course no harm in giving them a heroic burial.
But then the question arises why don't we do the same for the hundreds who die in launch accidents and other natural disaster? Those unlucky ones are also victims of calamities. Is it because those are commoners who do not have any voice in the administration of the country?
Ours is an unlucky nation. We crave for heroes but seldom find them. We need those who will outlive their work to be remembered forever.
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