Editorial
Honouring the martyrs
It's never too late
The decision to rename the villages of the seven Birshreshthas of the Liberation War of 1971 and three martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement after their names is indeed a highly commendable one. We are also happy to learn that the government has further decided to establish a library and a memorial museum in each of the villages through the local district councils. This is almost akin to paying off a debt that has been long due. Surely this laudable step will help keep the memory of their heroic deeds ever fresh in the minds of the present and future generations.
The history of the Language Movement of 1952 and that of the War of Liberation of Bangladesh of 1971 is full of vigour, courage and patriotism hardly seen in the contemporary world. Bengalis joined the war in 1971 with one single vow -- to rid Bangladesh of the enemy. In the process of the war they were prepared to lay down their lives and wouldn't stop until the goal was achieved. The authorities selected seven war heroes to be awarded the highest honour -- Birshreshtha -- for sacrificing their lives at a time when the country needed it most. Their supreme offering made a difference and helped us carry forward our fight for an independent country.
We strongly believe wider advocacy for perpetuating the legends of the national heroes need to be undertaken so that the young generation of today can learn to respect them. It is through such awareness building and motivational work that we can ensure better upkeep of the library and museum in future. Otherwise, soon, they might fall into ruins.
We would like to express once again our satisfaction at the timely and momentous decision taken to show utmost respect to our national heroes. We believe this is the least we could do for them.
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