Why was Khaleda Zia absent?
We have heard that Khaleda Zia, the leader of the opposition, was not present in the highest state honour conferring ceremony. President Zillur Rahman handed over the "Bangladesh Freedom Honour" award to Sonia Gandhi on behalf of her late mother-in-law Indira Gandhi. It may be mentioned that Indira Gandhi has been honoured by Bangladesh after long 40 years of its independence for her outstanding contribution to the country's Liberation War in 1971. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, cabinet members, MPs, foreign diplomats, delegation members of Sonia Gandhi and distinguished personalities attended the function. But the leader of the opposition of Bangladesh did not attend the programme. Analysis may unearth many unknown reasons behind Khaleda's absence. But the image of the country has been damaged already. It also did not boost the ruling party's image. In fact, nobody was benefited by this. How can this nation get rid of these unhealthy gestures of the politicians? We do not know, to what destination our politicians will lead us.
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