BANGLADESH, BEWARE!

BANGLADESH, BEWARE!

In Bangladesh the movement is going on to oust Tagore from the literary discourse. The liberal humanistic philosophy of Tagore stands as bar to the Islamisation of Bangladesh. Hence, the movement to erase him from the public imagination. And what better way than to remove his writings from the academic curriculum?

If the sane people of Bangladesh do not stand up for liberal principles, the country will go to ruin. Upon their decision rests the future of Bangladesh. But does it? The clerics are too powerful in their garnering of public sympathy and support, and the political parties must appease them to stay in power.

So, what lies ahead for Bangladesh, a region that had unleashed unprecedented violence and horror on Hindus to force Partition? Have you forgotten Noakhali? You must not. That Bangladesh now stands near a precipice. Its trajectory will determine its future fate.

Bangladesh, beware! Do not shun democracy and with it your rising chances as a nation. You have persecuted the Hindus long enough. Now do not self-persecute by shunning Tagore. That would be suicidal. 🕉 

Written by Sugata Bose