A History of Red-Green

Book excerpt: Bangladesh is a populous and developing country in South Asia. After gaining independence from Pakistan in the 1971 war of independence, the country emerged on the world map as an independent state. The story of Bangladesh's victory is as happy as it is sad. The history of the loss of lives of three million Bengalis, the loss of respect of thousands of mothers and sisters, the loss of billions of taka ( BDT ) and the freedom gained in exchange for the blood of millions of Bengalis thrilled me again and again. This history should touch the hearts of millions of teenagers around the world, so I am writing a history of red-green. • Parvej Husen Talukder.