Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- For the people of Bangladesh the destination is the same now, as it was in 1947 and in 1971 e.g. freedom, democracy, inclusionary development and social harmony. The experience under Pakistan was one of disillusionment over the achievement of hopes and aspirations in respect of the destination adumbrated above. Bangladeshis in Pakistan were marginalised politically and exploited economically. From one colonial rule they were made to live under another one. The only exception was that for the freedom from the second colonial rule millions had to pay their lives in a war of liberation.

In 1971, Bangladesh made a new journey, beginning as an independent sovereign country. But in spite of being the master of their own desti...