Editorial
War hero returns home
Spirit of freedom enlivened
The remains of Birshrestha Hamidur Rahman, has been brought from Tripura to Bangladesh after 36 long years since independence. The entire nation greeted the illustrious son of the soil, with gratitude, love and affection. The remains are being buried with full state honor at the Mirpur Intellectuals' graveyard. Remains of another of our war heroes Birshrestha Motiur Rahman, brought from Pakistan, had found their final resting place in Bangladesh.
His return to Bangladesh coincides with the auspicious month of December, only days ahead of the celebration of our independence and victory day.
Our profound thanks to both the state government of Tripura and the central government of India, for the noble gesture of goodwill in sending the Birshrestha's remains to his homeland. It is heartening to learn that the Tripura government plans to build a memorial at the site of his first burial.
This event is likely to have a profound impact on the upcoming generations who somehow have been deprived of a true and comprehensive understanding of the history of our great war of liberation. This outstanding war hero sacrificed his life at the battle field at the tender age of 17 only. On the other hand, the event is also of significance since it comes on the heels of certain vested elements attempting to vilify our war of independence.
It is high time we send a message across the country that we need to constantly remember and honor the sacrifices and achievements of our war heroes and martyrs. We need to gear up our services to the injured and neglected Muktijodhas and the families of our martyred heroes some of whom continue to pass their days in economic hardship.
Let us not forget that no nation worth its name is able to hold its head high without recognising the contributions its architects.
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