Renaming ZIA

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Reportedly the government is go to change the name of Zia International Airport. It is a very shocking news for me. I am a staunch supporter of Awami League (AL). That is why I feel so shocked. I simply cannot believe that Awami League could be so mean! In fact, it is irrelevant whether the airport is named after Zia or whoever it is.
As the name has been given long ago, after Zia's death, I strongly feel that that the name should be there as it is. If Awami League changes the name, its party people will be ridiculed by many at home and abroad, and it would be a damn shame for us, especially for those who love Awami League as most open an organisation, but not politically.
We always expect that Awami League would be modest and kind-heartedso that we can feel proud of it. One thing Awami League should remember is that the harbinger of our liberation war, therefore, as long as Bangladesh will live, Awami League will live in the hearts of Bengali nation. So they should not bother about the petty things.
Shazzad Khan
Manusher Jonno Foundation
Shoeib Shazzad Khan