The Flickering Flame of National Identity in Bangladesh In Bangladesh, where the past and present are intertwined, a recent controversy has exposed the raw nerves of the debate on national identity.
The display of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah's photograph at Dhaka University sparked outrage among some students who view him as a villain for his role in creating a separate Muslim homeland that led to Bangladesh's 1971 war of independence.
For many Bangladeshi students, Jinnah represents a painful chapter in their country's history – one that still evokes bitter memories and unresolved grievances.