Most of those killed were from academia and journalism -- two arenas which are going through turbulent times at present. The main focus for most students is government civil service because they are determined to bring security to their lives first. Consequently, talented students who could have pursued a career in research, writing, or innovation, end up choosing civil service instead. No one can blame them because journalism as a profession never fit within a conventional format of socially accepted professions. On this day, if we want to pay respect to the intellectuals, then let’s make a pledge to encourage the best into academia, media, and the creative fields.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 13, 2020 21:22 UTC