Tribute to our heroes
Moinul Alam, Dhaka
First of all I would like to salute those brave boys the country has ever produced. I am speaking of our peacekeepers whose sad demise has left us crying on the eve of the New Year. But I have some question regarding the mourning day observed on the last day of the year. When I went outside I did not find any sign of mourning other than the National flag hoisted half-mast. Even the ceremony that was held to receive the bodies of the dead was probably also monotonous. Above all the relatives of the dead were no doubt depressed. When I made a phone call at the Army Headquarters in the noon, I was informed that the plane carrying the bodies would arrive at 7 p.m. It happened accordingly but it is very unfortunate to mention the punctuality of our honorable Prime Minister. Because of her delay the bereaved members were kept standing for nearly an hour. It looked odd and it is also a matter of shame isn't it? I agree that there were some formalities and at last the PM condoled the family members of the death officers. But it was a mourning day and the PM did not have much problem had she come a bit early. If it involved the arrival of a head of state, had she been late then? Certainly not. And as it involved our heroes killed almost a week ago, a delay by the PM was unfortunate. I would like to pray to the Almighty for the salvation of the departed souls. And I believe that the delay by the PM was not intentional. The government should take care of the family members and should pay attention so that they would not have to lead an unfortunate life.
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