Mukto-Mona Writers' Corner - 2019 February 26

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A heartfelt apology to the killers of Avijit Roy
Avijit Roy

A heartfelt apology to the killers of Avijit Roy

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave”, said Elmer Davis.

Her thought may have been directed to a land that is not ours but it is a perfect fit when days such as 26th of February comes to our door.

In Bangladesh, this is […]

By Tonoy Emroz|February 26th, 2019|Avijit Roy|1 Comment

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Fourth anniversary of the assassination of Avijit Roy
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Fourth anniversary of the assassination of Avijit Roy

Avijit Roy (1971-2015) was a voice of reason in an age when people boast of their ignorance and lies are claimed as alternatives to universal truths. A software engineer by profession and a writer by avocation, Avijit Roy was a leading Bangladeshi-American human rights activist, author and a pioneer in Bengali free-thought movement.

In his short […]