“Food for vultures and foxes”
Yes, it has been rightly said by Professor Anwar Hossain detained at the Dhaka central jail for reasons still unknown. Unknown because no verdict has been given against them yet. Yes, Professor Hossain is correct in the sense that we have been used as food for birds and animals for a long time. But we no longer want that situation to continue.
It is good to hear that the government has appointed a committee to find out the right academics for the right places. Nothing has been revealed to us about their search, Are they looking for new 'our men'?
Professor Hossain has rightly used the imagery of poet Jibanananda Das and I feel shy when teachers fail to raise their voices unanimously against the harassment of fellow colleagues. Think how pertinent the use of imagery is! I am also included here because my university teachers association has failed to raise its voice.
We do not want to be vultures and foxes. We want to be real truthful, committed, dedicated teachers as well as guardians. For that if any amendments are needed, let us to do it for the betterment of the country.
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