How dare!

Not only his act of disrespect but also the timing, venue and the occasion he chose to show it cannot be lost on any patriotic citizen of this country. It was no less an occasion than our victory and no less a place than the Shaheed Minar. When reminded by fellow participants of the event to stand up he had the audacity to reply that he was doing the right thing.

We are forced to demand his severe punishment if not his outright dismissal. We are convinced that he was making a political statement through his act and hence the home ministry should immediately investigate his background and the people he is in touch with. In addition the government must also ensure that such elements are sifted out and identified.

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Only the other day the JMB threatened to blow up schools that play the national anthem and hoist the national flag. The obvious connection between the threat and the action of the SI cannot be lost on anybody who wants to see. Will the government?