I along with some family members went to watch a movie in the Modhumita Cinema Hall located at Motijheel, Dhaka. It was 3rd day of Eid festival i.e. 4th October 2008. The hall was almost houseful. Before starting the cinema show the hall authority played National Anthem as usual. But not a single person stood to show respect to national anthem except me and my fellow team mates. Although before starting to play the national anthem, it was requested on the large screen to show respect to national anthem.
It is very much unfortunate than few guys even showed audacity to criticize us when we (the only few) stood up to vow respect to our national anthem. This is a clear indication of how we disregard patriotism.
It seems there should be some law enforcement to show proper respect to national anthem although it is true that patriotism can't be ensured with law. There is no scope to take the issue lightly. If we don't have minimum amount of love for our country to show respect to our national anthem how we shall achieve economic progress. A nation can't progress unless they are patriot.
