She also suggested that people who hate the British so much should perhaps not visit Britain or live in Britain. Let’s suppose that your white ancestors lived in Angletown, and my brown ancestors lived in Bangletown, and that most people in both towns were initially farmers. The universities, hospitals and parks of Angletown were built with taxes which were paid by my ancestors. I recognize that Angletown was built with the taxes paid by your ancestors, and that you have as much right to live here as I do.”We do not hold you responsible for crimes committed by your ancestors. However, do not expect us to forget crimes which were committed against our ancestors.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 11, 2020 10:07 UTC