However, it's still difficult for me to empathize with the so-called "youth that wants to move forward". The scars the Pakistanis left (1971) are fresher than the ones the Germans left (1945). More importantly, they left the wound open, unlike the Germans. No official apology, let alone reparations. Not even repatriation of their own people. The worst of it is that they were in denial for decades...some still are. To then have our people (no matter how young they are) wave their flag, wear their colours and celebrate them like demi-gods is more than just a little jarring.
Unfortunately for me, it is their democratic right to do so. You are right, railing against it is probably pointless. But we are fully within our rights to despise these people for what we consider to be shameful behaviour.
Originally Posted by Neel Here
it's interesting isn't it that pak seem to do better under the leadership of pathans ? first imran and now afridi ?
my fav bowler akram wasn't that good a captain unfortunately.
Pathans seem to be natural leaders.
We need to find a Bangladeshi with pathan roots to lead us
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What kind of racist attitude is this, you have problems with Bangladeshis with afghan heritage. I have afghan heritage as do many other Bangladeshis, do you have a problem with me?
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BD_Shardul: ''I myself will not go through the troubles of dating. I will offer a prayer that will let me know if my would be bride is compatible with me through a dream''
Going back to the subject of this thread, I think its right to highlight something Aminul Islam Bulbul said in a show, that is- "Bangladesh as a team might have failed but Bangladesh as a country have definitly won this world cup"
(Continuing from Nafi's post)
...And I am an Arab-Bangali. I'm equally proud of my both heritage -linguistically and culturally. Then I'm also proud of my English heritage...being brought up here. But I'm most proud of my African heritage -assuming the First Man came from there. Not "pure" but only Human race should matter the most. One encompasses All. One in All and All in One. Unity through diversity. Multiplicity in Singularity. One Love. Peace and Love. Shalom Salaam. Shanti!!
Originally Posted by Nafi
What kind of racist attitude is this, you have problems with Bangladeshis with afghan heritage. I have afghan heritage as do many other Bangladeshis, do you have a problem with me?
I dont think he has a problem with Bangladeshis with Pathan roots; he probably had a problem with the insinuation that a Bangladeshi of Pathan origin would be a better leader. Probably didnt get your tongue in cheek attitude
Originally Posted by Nafi
What kind of racist attitude is this, you have problems with Bangladeshis with afghan heritage. I have afghan heritage as do many other Bangladeshis, do you have a problem with me?
Your attitude was racist, not mine. You were looking for a Pathan origin to lead us. To me, the origin of a Bangladeshi should not be any concern in selecting the captain.