December in Dhaka

As an expatriate, one of my favourite months in Bangladesh is December. I love how the red and green flags adorn Dhaka city…on vehicles, buildings, as headbands etc. These tell the story of how the best sons of Bangladesh, its intellectuals gave their blood for the newly formed nation. Red and green are also the traditional colours of Christmas commemorating the birth of the One whose very name means “God with us.” He is the “Light of the World” and surely His message of peace on earth and goodwill towards men is the will of the One who sent Him. It is interesting that the English word “victory” and the Bangla word “joy” have the same definition. It is also interesting that the monument in Savar and a Christmas tree bear a similar shape. “Joy to the World! Joy Bangladesh!”