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Surely there would be some bad blood or hostility? But I was in for a surprise.įar from being surrounded by toxic vibes, I was overwhelmed by the warm welcome and generosity of spirit displayed by Bangladeshis. When I visited Bangladesh, I was curious and apprehensive about the feelings of the people there towards Pakistanis considering what had taken place decades ago.
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But he never forgot the place and its surreal magic. However, the 1971 war and the tumultuous developments afterwards were a source of great pain for him, because he was unable to visit his friends and East Pakistan gradually retreated from his life. He would marvel at how even the fishermen, who would cast their nets at sea, sang the most beautiful songs.Ībba’s stint in East Pakistan was a memorable and hypnotizing time for him when he forged friendships and learnt about the rich cultural traditions of the land. He used to reminisce about his brilliant colleagues and the stimulating work environment, the green and fertile land, the warmth and hospitality of the people, the beautiful music and lilting melodies. Whatever I learnt about Bangladesh was gleaned from my father’s fond memories of the time he had spent there in the early days of his bureaucratic career. As a result, we grow up clueless about our history. Unfortunately, we tend to brush under the carpet anything that requires us to step outside our comfort zone, hence our school textbooks generally gloss over what happened on 16 December 1971. “Those who cannot learn from their history are doomed to repeat it.” George Santayana