Equality
On my way home, saw this man pushing a wheelchair; woman in wheelchair possibly his wife or sister.
On my way home, saw this man pushing a wheelchair; woman in wheelchair possibly his wife or sister. They're on the street, trying to move as fast as possible; cars behind them honking incessantly, CNG drivers cussing them out.
If you're wondering why were they not on the sidewalk, have you seen the sidewalks in Dhaka? Are they wheelchair-friendly?
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. They were not on a bus because, well, public transport is not wheelchair-accessible.
What would they do? Fly away? I'm sure if they could, they would have.
Message 1: In Bangladesh, if you're poor and disabled, don't leave home.
Message 2: If you're poor and disabled and absolutely have to go out, leave your dignity at home.
So are we equals?
- Karim Waheed, Editor, SHOUT