Ekushey
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Claude Levi Strauss once remarked that the French Revolution represents an apocalyptic convergence of the past, the present and the future for France as a national entity. I strongly feel that Ekushey February of 1952 is analogous to such an “Epiphany” for Bangladesh. It captures the essence of our nationality. And to make an end is to make a beginning. History will reveal a pattern that Bangladesh is not an ordinary nation among the third world countries to contend with. One can even claim, without any axe to grind, that its people have already proved to be greater than its leaders, who somehow have always failed to measure up to their expectations because of hubris or tragic flaws, inevitably precipitating their downfall. I hope that our common dream of a secular, democratic, and economically stable and thriving Bangladesh will be fulfilled. Let there be the light of Ekushey at the end of this tunnel!
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