This image depicts a tragic event. It captures the moment when a soldier departs from this world—a scene reduced to the solemn act of carrying a body on one’s shoulders. As they walk, bearing a coffin, the gravity of the situation strikes a deep chord within the heart. Amidst the anguish of losing a loved one—accompanied by the cries of his brothers-in-arms and all those who held him dear—this sculpture serves to immortalize such a stark, painful reality. I find myself contemplating, from the very depths of my heart, just how difficult it must be for these six soldiers to carry the body of their fallen brother on their shoulders.
For a rickshaw puller, earning a living is a matter of intense, grueling physical labor. Yet, in the midst of such toil, his heart may be stirred by inner turmoil—a moment where, instead of looking ahead, he finds himself glancing back. This sculpture—depicting a rickshaw and its passenger—captures a poignant, real-life scene from events that unfolded in Bangladesh. The piece is crafted with remarkable beauty and artistic skill. It portrays a harrowing reality: the urgent, relentless race toward a hospital. The desperate, high-speed pedaling to reach the destination—a hospital—encapsulates a moment of profound difficulty. This is a true reflection of history; may the spirit of these "July fighters" remain forever alive within our hearts. This sculpture, depicting a rickshaw puller and his passenger, serves as a vivid, enduring reminder of those unforgettable events.
How heartless must one be to drag a dead body and hoist it onto a vehicle? In the image, you can see members of the Bangladesh Police doing exactly that. Witnessing such an incident—where a body is handled in this manner—compels me to rush toward the hospital. Seeing this scene stirs a deep sense of empathy within me. The Almighty Creator fashioned everything in this world for the sake of humanity; yet, human conflict persists—it must come to an end. Why must a life be lost, leaving us with such a haunting, indelible memory? Their actions are truly chilling and deeply distressing. Furthermore, witnessing such cruelty and tragic scenes forces me to reflect even more profoundly. I am not a hard-hearted person, but seeing a dead body treated in this way pushes the situation into an even more harrowing realm.
However, we do not want war; we want peace, good conduct among people, and an open way of life—both within the family and as part of a broader, dignified lifestyle. One woman, carrying a bicycle equipped with various tools—including a stamp—has taken it upon herself to help citizens secure their rights. This is truly remarkable; her courage, her patience, and everything she does seem to be an expression of patriotism.
Though a rickshaw puller is a resilient fighter—striving to provide food, clothing, and other necessities for his family—he stands atop his rickshaw seat with immense pride to salute Bangladesh. Standing there with great patience, and despite any personal hardships he may carry in his heart, he raises his hand to honor his nation. How profound this gesture is—a message of peace that resonates with the entire world! I hope you all stay well and enjoy wonderful times ahead. Thank you, everyone.