Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- Human beings, both as individuals and as collectives, and every nation-state, wish to live within the world shaped by their own beliefs and convictions.

They prefer to consider all their actions justified by their own standards. Perceptions and responses relating to country, society, and family are guided by one's particular mindset and consciousness. Differences in perspective naturally arise depending on the boundaries of one's mental horizon.

Anthropologists and sociologists, respectively, view heredity and environment as key determinants in shaping human beliefs. These two perspectives are not contradictory; rather, they complement each other. The fusion of inherited pride and environmental influence creates a powe...