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Iftekhar Sayeed was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he currently resides. He teaches English as well as economics. He is a language consultant to sev .. more >>
 
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The Demon, Demos

  Jubo League activist killed in Jhenidah February 2,2003‎ DAILY STAR
Gunfight kills Shibir activist February 2,2003‎ DAILY STAR
Jubo Dal leader, trader shot dead February 9,2003‎ DAILY STAR
Two former BCL men shot dead February 11,2003‎ DAILY STAR
Bandarban Jubo League Leader killed February 19,2003‎ DAILY STAR
JL [Jubo League] leader’s beheaded body recovered February 25,2003‎ OBSERVER
Jubo League activist shot dead in CtgFebruary 28,2003‎ DAILY STAR



Demos, or Demon? Difference? We worship
The first, but not the second; since we are
Supposed to worship none but Him, they are
The same: behold! The month of February, ‎
The briefest, screams its headlines, warning us
Against idolatry – and human sacrifice - ‎
As we give up our young to the dead, to fiend
That has the power to kill, but not to save.‎
‎ “But they are only other people’s sons, ”‎
Say many; “so why should I care? ” We should
Care, for we were their killers, when we voted, ‎
When we supported parties that used them, ‎
When we bent down before the Demon, Demos: ‎
When parents of the dead proclaimed “They were your sons”. ‎

Iftekhar Sayeed


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