Distorted history
I had the opportunity to visit Chittagong on a number occasions during the last few months. For that purpose I had to travel through Shah Amanat International Airport. I was shocked to come across distorted history on the mural at the departure lounge. The mural inscribes the distorted message of Major Zia proclaiming the Independence and urging different governments to accord recognition to our newborn country. Such was the norm during the Jote Sarkar. The mural does not mention the actual message that Major Zia read at the Kalurghat Radio station on 27th March 1971. In the actual short message delivered, Major Zia mentioned thrice that he was declaring Independence “on behalf of the great leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman”. I heard it myself. There is nothing wrong in quoting the correct history. I would like to congratulate the present caretaker govt. for taking the initiative to correct the distorted history and the mess created by the BNP-led government. And also for recognising Bangabandhu as the Father of the Nation. I would, therefore, request the authorities concerned to immediately take necessary steps to remove the distorted history from Shah Amanat Airport and correct the mural inscriptions with the actual message read out by Major Zia.
Let us all be proud of our history.
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