The Dhaka Times Desk The rush to go home for Eid is not decreasing. The flow of people is moving forward like a stream. The rush of people heading towards Shimulia and Aricha is unstoppable. Why is this Eid journey in the most extreme suffering and fear?
This tradition of sharing Eid joy with parents and close relatives is many years old. For thousands of years, Bengalis return home during Eid with great difficulty. However, this year's Eid journey has become a difficult journey for them. Due to the closure of long-distance buses due to Corona, this suffering has taken an extreme form. The plight of people should stop. That's why this crowd could not be stopped even with BGB. How many people will prevent BGB members? It is impossible to look at the thousands of people who are at home. One is bound to give up after seeing the tired condition. Who will stop them? is never possible. And so finally the government was forced to release the previously announced daytime ferries again.
In fact, this Eid of Bengalis is just Eid? There are many things involved. Maybe the younger brother and sister of a family is waiting for his brother to return from Dhaka, so he will bring Eid clothes. Some parents are waiting for their son to come from Dhaka to do the Eid market. A wife is waiting to hear that her husband will return. Again the child is waiting for his father to return with new clothes. There are many more such feelings in this Eid journey. We know that the Corona situation may get worse during this Eid trip, but that fear has become trivial compared to people's feelings and needs. If we really look at the feelings and needs of millions of people, then maybe it will be found that this journey is for the urgent needs of all except one.
So why this extreme suffering and fear? It is the time of Eid to suffer a lot during the Eid journey. But the suffering of this year's Eid journey was unlimited suffering. I dropped the issue of extra money. But who is responsible for the suffering that people have to suffer? The government decision to control the corona situation was right. But since everything was open, if the long-distance buses were opened, hygiene might have been better. Strict government surveillance at bus stands could ensure compliance with health regulations. Then maybe there would not be so much suffering and fear today. Moreover, the fear of spreading the corona virus has also increased many times due to the crowded ferry. For which we may have to pay a fee.
Therefore, before taking any important decision, one should think many times and only then implement that decision. There is less chance of error. Because a small mistake can cause a big disaster in people's lives. Great Rabbul Alamin protect our nation from any major calamity - Amen.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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