Sajek: Looking Back, Part Two
Sajek: Looking Back, Part Two By Tandra Chakma Program Manager, Manusher Jonno Foundation Human Rights Activist Member: South Asians for Human Rights It was February 18, 2010 . I was in Rangamati on a vacation with my family. My daughter’s birthday was approaching. Since we were scheduled to leave on the 20th, we decided to celebrate it early on a large engine boat with some family members and her friends. Our initial plan was to take the boat to Kattali Bazar , where everyone could disembark during lunchtime to roam around and enjoy the beauty of the nearby village. We started our river trip from Rajbari Ghat early that morning, equipped with cooked dishes, cakes, musical instruments, and playing materials for the children. Floating on Kaptai Lake was beautiful, but when we reached halfway, a friend informed us via cell phone that an incident and killing had occurred at Sajek , so we couldn't go to Kattali. After hearing this, we decided to divert to Kheppapara . Our fun had ...