Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Last week has been suddenly, and unexpectedly hard for us students of the Dhaka University History department, as two of our beloved teachers - Dr. K.M. Mohsin and Dr. A.B. Mahmood - passed away. They were seniors and both in their 80s, but it seemed they would just go on as we are now. That age and time will inevitably overtake us all and one day sweep us away too slipped our minds. It's a time to remember but also to pay respects. Tonight we shall only remember the best in our teachers. Perhaps, on a less somber day we may recall their flaws but tonight, let's cheer the best in them.

The first batch syndrome

We were the first batch to enter Dhaka University after liberation. Those were truly wild days as few things h...