Bangladesh, Oct. 11 -- In the context of cruelty shown in killing BUET student Abrar Farhad, the country needs a thorough analysis of people's psyche. A Bangladeshi economist who served the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has observed that Abrar is the victim of atrocities that have plagued entire society. "We've never thought that relations between teachers and students will turn into transaction of money... When personal interest -- be it political, financial and social -- is the driving force for individuals, no dissent affecting one's interest is tolerated," he notes in a social media post, adding that when selfish interest and money define the social order, there is no room for tolerance.
However, the right to express diss...