The care of own historical memory reveals the degree of civilization and morality of a country
My heart is moved by all I cannot save: So much has been destroyed
I have to cast my lot with those who, age after age, perversely, with no extraordinary power, reconstitute the world
(Adrienne Rich)
Mahasthangarh artifacts stolen to destroy heritage
Published on 15 February 2011
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Speakers at a human chain alleged that some culprits stole artifacts from Mahasthangarh to destroy the culture and heritage of Bangladesh.
Bhikkhu Songho; Chittagong Historical Exercise (Etihas Charcha) centre; and Archaeological Photography Museum, Chittagong; jointly organised the human chain in front Chittagong Press Club yesterday.
Dr Jina Bodhi Bhikkhu, Prof Salil Bihari Barua and Prof Dr D K Ghos spoke at the programme.
Speakers thanked the government for arresting the administrative officer of Mahasthangarh, demanded exemplary punishment of all culprits.
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