Abul Kashem Fazlul Haque is an educator and thinker. The former professor of the Department of Bangla at the University of Dhaka recently spoke with Views Bangladesh on mob culture, the deterioration of the education system, and nationalism. Girish Goiric, Associate Editor of Views Bangladesh, conducted the interview.
Abul Kashem Fazlul Haque, an esteemed educator and thinker, and former professor in the Bangla Department at Dhaka University, recently shared his perspectives with 'Views Bangladesh.' In an interview with Girish Gairik, the assistant editor of 'Views Bangladesh,' Haque discussed his views on potential changes to the Constitution and the national anthem of Bangladesh.
In seeking an answer to the question of which path Bangladesh is on, we must examine the clear objective of establishing a powerful, prosperous, and democratic state. Mere protest and resistance against malevolent forces yield no significant benefit; at best, they may only replace one corrupt power with another. Constructive thought and action are necessary. We must break the existing laws, regulations, and structures to establish better ones, not to perpetuate disorder. We need to break down the old to build anew, not just to destroy. The focus now must be on building.
In the world, daily newspapers are published in nearly two hundred languages. These languages are evolving. Among them, Bengali still holds a prominent position in terms of knowledge, science, art, and literature. Apart from these, there are several thousand small ethnic groups in various continents. They also have separate languages. Their languages are also dissolving.