A tribute
After fighting for life for 12 days, Natore college teacher Mizanur Rashid died at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital on October 24. On October 12, two local youths attacked Mizanur, a chemistry teacher of Lokmanpur College in Bagatipara upazila, for protesting stalking of college girls. They ran a motorcycle into him, leaving him critically injured. It is a pity that we could not save such a brave heart. At least, let's not forget him. This is one of many such examples of sacrifice people made to uphold humanity from time to time. It epitomizes the kind of protests people have in their heart sometimes exposed and sometimes suppressed.
We expected more protests from the side of our women rights activists and organisations, especially those who were engaged recently in the movement against eve teasing. The Honourable Minister for Education was also seen a few months back on the television talking tough against the stalkers.
We expect the conscious section of our society would take a strong position against such incidents and demand fair trial of the cases. We are also looking forward to a very positive role of the Minister in this regard. We should not allow the evildoers move free and do the next crime. Mizanur has done his duty. Now it is our turn to do the rest. We should not forget his sacrifice.
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