Biharis in Bangladesh
Jamshaid Taher of Banani, Dhaka wants the camps closed and the Biharis dispersed (Star Dec.1). This expression of intolerance and disregard for the needs of fellow humans is appalling. Is their plight not bad enough as it is without attacking the unfortunate community? They would find work easily, he says. No one would discriminate against them, would they? They would be welcomed by the majority community. I do not think so.
I have less than no reason to love these people. My family and I were nearly killed by members of this community in Mirpur during the first stages of the war of liberation. But basic human rights cannot be ignored because of personal feelings or bigotry. The problem of assimilation of the community is a complex one and can only be approached from a just perspective.
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