We are pulling ourselves backwards, giving the excuse that nothing can be done," Sultana Kamal said. Poet Sufia Kamal was also a woman rights campaign leader and a pioneer of many movements, including those against religious bigotry and communalism. Speaking about her, Sultana Kamal said, "We now always think of saving ourselves first, but Sufia Kamal was against this idea. She didn't," Sultana Kamal added. She was critical of the Awami League for 'negotiating with religious extremists for votes', despite being the party that led the struggle for independence.

Source: bd News24 November 20, 2016 22:47 UTC