1.Bangladesh came into being in the name of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The people of Bangladesh fought the war in the name of Sheikh Mujib and there was no other name associated with Bangladesh, rather Sheikh Mujib and Bangladesh converged to an inseparable entity. Yes, Zia’s speech on 27th March inspired and furthered our spirit that our armed forces are also with us, but that was never a focal point. In fact, we were distributing leaflets on 26th and 27th March about Bangabandhu’s declaration of Independence in our area while Zia’s speech reinforced that. I must say that the leaflet was apparently originated from Dhaka and as if Mujib was leading the liberation fight – which seemed purposely done to keep peoples’ spirit high. So, to me Zia’s speech was a sort of an addition of a canal to the main stream river. There is no doubt that the liberation war would have gone ahead as it did, without Zia’s speech. The fact that after that Kalurghat station went off, that matter was not in peoples’ mind for the rest of 9 months war not even while the liberation war started taking shape. No where in my diary Zia’s declaration is mentioned nor it was a topic in Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra – which contradicts BNP’s imaginary uplifting of this matter. If it were so important as BNP is portraying then it would have been the main topic all over. On the other hand, Zia never claimed himself as the “Declarer of Independence” nor even pointed any importance to it. I am sure Zia would have stopped BNP to do what they are doing now on this matter. We should understand BNP is doing for their own vested benefit – not for uplifting Zia’s image. They do not understand by doing so they are actually bringing him down. They should rather keep him as a leading Freedom Fighter, good administrator and true believer of bringing goodness to the people of Bangladesh.

2.I do not understand who questions about patriotism of Bangabandhu? There may have some arguments about his administrative capacity or the undertaken paths of implementing his visionary plans, but no way about his patriotism. This is absurd. I saw him face to face and listened to his talks – in addition to formal speeches. I can’t believe I have seen any other Bangalee of more patriotic than Bangabandhu. If anyone points to that that is rubbish.

3.I am totally in line with your conclusive remarks or advices you put forward for the two leaders. They should concentrate on the peoples/country’s need rather than spending time on how to bring down the only two patriotic leaders the country have had so far. I think BAL has more on the plate than BNP now as BAL has the opportunity. Really Hasina has now the platform to do something for the country for the betterment of which her Father dedicated his whole life. She should study more on how visionary plans to be implemented in all sectors – a) Get ideas from all over and identify which are needed for short term and long term benefits – we need both types; b) No village politics and no soft corner for any sort of corruptions, big or small (Hasina must learn from all mistakes of the past governments. If I were Hasina, I would have kept Rehana out of the govt and Joy as only as an outside Adviser – no matter how talented they are), c) Overhaul the govt offices to get rid off all partisan politics (BAL is now doing the same as BNP did – so tit for tat will continue for ever and right talented people will not be rewarded, which will hinder any govt to succeed in doing good for the country), d) Implement digital Bangladesh taking it seriously – more than a political slogan. (With Internet & digital access the rural people can do business internationally – this could be a new promising sector for Bangladesh), f) Get expatriate Bangladeshis attracted to contribute in all sectors