by rahnuma ahmed
It is a tragedy, born of corruption, carelessness and indifference.
Although the tragedy repeats itself, year in, year out, each launch disaster, each ferry capsized that leaves hundreds dead, some missing, that leaves families devastated, or truncated — for often, it is not only a lone member who has drowned but many — 2-3, 4-5, at times, 9-11, for blood ties here are not precisely, authoritatively defined as they are in the west, they extend outwards, bringing many into their fold — is a tragedy of epic proportions. Continue reading “Death on the river Meghna”