Talk:Matiur Rahman

I want to let it be known that I have tried to discuss both sides to this interesting tale. I hope that people on both sides can learn from it.

More About Birsrestha Matiur Rahman can be found at:

http://www.bangladesh-association.com/Matiur/

http://www.bangladesh-association.com/Matiur/BirSresthaMatiurRahman.jpg

http://www.pakdef.info/forum/showthread.php?t=5946

I do not consider Mati -ur rehman to be a Hero.Hero's do not Hijack the planes !What do you call another guy hijacking BAF plane to India in future ! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sohail2506 (talk • contribs)


 * Well, that's your POV. In 1971, in the eye of Pakistan Army, the Mukti Bahini and other forces fighting for the independence of Bangladesh were just insurgents, separatists etc. Similarly, to the eye of the British, George Washington was a rebel leader. But to the Bangladeshis, Matiur is a hero, and similarly to the Americans, George Washington is one of the founding fathers of the nation. Try to look into the issue with colorblind eyes. Thanks. --Ragib 17:00, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

That is same at one nation's Terrorist is another nation's Freedom fighter !But greater recognition only those get who have consensus from all nations.Mati-ur Rehman could have fled on feet or otherwise,hijacking a plane met his fate,as it was a criminal offense,and could have been tried under Court Martial.Even now a court martial in absentia be tried and punished after 35 years stripping him of his rank and service. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sohail2506 (talk • contribs) --Ragib 19:34, 16 June 2006 (UTC)


 * As I said, that is your POV. Matiur Rahman wanted freedom for his own nation. By the way, the plane Rahman hijacked was as much East Pakistan's as was West's, and most likely it was bought with the large revenue earned from East Pakistan, since EP earned the majority of export earnings anyway. --Ragib 19:34, 16 June 2006 (UTC)