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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
'I feel a little guilty that I could not directly participate'

Bangladesh

Badiul Alam Majumdar
16 December, 2020, 11:00 am
Last modified: 16 December, 2020, 11:19 am

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'I feel a little guilty that I could not directly participate'

I was always active in mobilising public opinion, influencing countries to support us through policy making and raising funds for the Liberation War

Badiul Alam Majumdar
16 December, 2020, 11:00 am
Last modified: 16 December, 2020, 11:19 am
Badiul Alam Majumdar. Photo: Collected
Badiul Alam Majumdar. Photo: Collected

Actually, I was in America back then to complete my post-graduation. In the evening, I got the news that we are now free and have earned victory. I cannot express how great that feeling was. 

I clearly remember that I was at peace thinking that the people of my country would not be in sorrow anymore. They would be able to breathe in a free country without any worry.

I used to feel a little bit of guilt as I could not directly participate in the Liberation War, maybe that is why I was more emotionally attached. 

In America, I was always active in mobilising public opinion, influencing countries to support us through policy making and raising funds for the Liberation War.

However, after hearing the news, I felt that I could take a little bit rest now and so could the people of my country.


Badiul Alam Majumdar, Country Director, The Hunger Project

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