Book – ‘BANGLADESH: my dream’ by Captain FR Chowdhury (1st Batch)
We are delighted to announce that the book ‘BANGLADESH: my dream’ written by Captain FR Chowdhury, was published recently in the USA. The book has been distributed by South Asia Journal, New Jercy, USA.
The book has been written in English and covers some 300 pages. The price of the book is USD 16.00 or Tk.800.00 per copy.
You may please contact Captain Zaman ( 01711534112 ) or Captain Zillur 11N ( 01922666111 ) in Bangladesh for collecting a copy, if you may so wish.
Hope you will find the book an excellent reading.
Overview of the Book:
Bangladesh is the third largest country in South Asia and, more importantly, has a vibrant economy. However, the country also has its fair share of challenges and currently, is at an important juncture.
It has been 47 years since Bangladesh, former Eastern wing of Pakistan, won its independence. Emergence of Bangladesh on 26 March 1971 came through a violent civil war. The war was in response to years of neglect, exploitation, denial and often brutal suppression of legitimate political and economic rights and demands by essentially a military ruling class entirely originating from and established in what is today referred to as Pakistan.
Shiekh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh defined the separation a journey from ‘injustices to justice’ and from ‘darkness to light’. Since 1971, Bangladesh has gone through many changes – some promising, some not so.
Under these situations the burden has fallen on us to keep alive the war to liberate the country. If we (those who live abroad) do not write about the true history, chances are there that newer generations will never know the truth. We shall not betray or disappoint our countrymen. We shall continue our efforts till our dreams are fulfilled. This book titled “BANGLADESH: my dream” is a step in the right direction. The dream is: to achieve true liberty where we do not have to remain in fear all the time – where people will not die in gun-fight or cross-fire, nor will anyone be made to disappear without any trace – where criticism of the government would not mean act of treason or sedition. There shall be democracy and rule of law. There shall be equality and justice. Bangladesh shall be a country that we will feel proud of. That is the dream. Butterfly in the cover is source of joy and happiness and we look forward to that joy and happiness.
Captain Fazlur Rahman Chowdhury was a merchant navy officer who travelled extensively all over the world. He has not only seen different parts of the world but also studied their social and political life. He strongly believes that democracy is the best invention of the modern world. He often compares the situation in Bangladesh with that in other democratic countries.
This book is in fact a compilation of his articles published in recent days.
They deal with matters relating to freedom of expression, human rights, human respect and dignity, equality and justice. He focuses on democratic values and the rule of law.
The younger generation could learn a lot from these articles. They not only analyse our social problems but also suggest possible solutions. The country is passing through a difficult time. We need changes and reforms. This book provides useful suggestions.
From the Author of BANGLADESH: my dream
A few days back I was talking to a friend of mine in Dhaka over phone. As soon as I asked him about the students’ protest against road accidents the line went off. I thought it got disconnected and redialled when my friend told me not to talk anything political. I got the message. Two days later I was talking to another friend of mine just returned from Bangladesh. According to him in any social gathering in Dhaka or Chittagong it was OK to discuss everything except politics. If you happen to say anything political, others quickly turn their heads away as if they did not hear anything. They also hesitate to go out on the street because you could be killed by one of those speeding bus or truck. If you are picked up by any law enforcement agency then there is little chance that you would return safe. You could be killed by so-called gun fight or cross fire. In some cases you may not be traced anymore because all of those agencies would express their ignorance. The present government has successfully silenced the press. The radio and TV stations are too busy talking about the achievements of the government and have no time for anything else. All glories belong to one party – and more precisely one family.
Under these situations the burden has fallen on us to keep alive the struggle to liberate the country. If we (those who live abroad) do not write about the true history, chances are there that newer generations will never know the truth. We shall not betray or disappoint our countrymen. We shall continue our efforts till our dreams are fulfilled. This book titled “BANGLADESH: my dream” is a step in the right direction. The dream is: to achieve true liberty where we do not have to remain in fear all the time – where people will not die in gun-fight or cross-fire, nor will anyone be made to disappear without any trace – where criticism of the government would not mean act of treason or sedition. There shall be democracy and rule of law. There shall be equality and justice. Bangladesh shall be a country that we will feel proud of. That is the dream. Butterfly in the cover is source of joy and happiness and we look forward to that joy and happiness.
In my articles/ publications I tried to point out the wrong practice and procedures followed in Bangladesh, and with each one I have given the solution as to how they should be modernised in the true spirit of democracy to establish rule of law. I have also taken the opportunity to include certain other matters that the readers may find informative and interesting. They include –
- Basic Economics and Business terms;
- Treaties and Protocols – adoption, acceptance, accession etc.
- Brief analysis of latest UN Convention on Carriage of Goods;
- UNCLOS-82: Can it be further improved?
Dr. Kamal Hossain’s note about the book.
It is with great pleasure that I write a few words about the book written by Captain Fazlur Rahman Chowdhury. I have known Captain Chowdhury for last few years. As a merchant navy officer he travelled extensively all over the world. He has not only seen different parts of the world but also studied their social and political life. He strongly believes that democracy is the best invention of the modern world. He often compares the situation in Bangladesh with that in other democratic countries.
This book is in fact a compilation of his articles published in recent days. They deal with matters relating to freedom of expression, human rights, human respect and dignity, equality and justice. He focuses on democratic values and the rule of law.
The younger generation could learn a lot from these articles. They not only analyse our social problems but also suggest possible solutions. The country is passing through a difficult time. We need changes and reforms. This book provides useful suggestions.
I congratulate Fazlur for such a thoughtful gift to the people. He should write more on various social issues and on the maritime sector to which he belongs.
Dr. Kamal Hossain
3 September 2018
Writer would be glad to receive any feed-back. <fazlu.chowdhury@btinternet.com>.
Courtesy: Captain Zaman (11N)
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